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Lower Respiratory Disorders
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — There are many different lower respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many different lower respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare ...More…
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Chronic Respiratory Disorders
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — There are many chronic respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many chronic respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. ...More…
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Acute Respiratory Disorders
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Acute Respiratory Disorders either affect the upper or lower respiratory systems and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Acute Respiratory Disorders either affect the upper or lower respiratory systems and ...More…
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What is swine flu ?
BBC — Swine influenza (or flu) is normally found in pigs, but does occasionally occur in humans. There had been no human cases detected in the UK in the last ten years until the outbreak that started recently in Mexico affecting some UK ...More…
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Common cold
BBC — Colds are the commonest infection - most adults have at least two to three colds each year, while children have as many as six to eight. There are more than 200 different viruses that cause colds and this is one of the reasons we get so many. Top ...More…
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Lung transplant statistics:
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Detailed information on lung transplant, including why a lung transplant is recommended, what is involved in lung transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a lung transplant According to 2008 statistics available from the United ...More…
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What is chronic lung disease?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Chronic lung disease (CLD) is a general term for long-term respiratory problems in premature babies. It is also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). CLD results from lung injury to newborns who must use a mechanical ventilator and extra ...More…
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How many calories does my child need?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often have trouble consuming enough calories to grow or gain weight. Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often have trouble consuming enough calories to grow or gain weight. Infections, breathing problems, and ...More…
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Treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF):
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — At the present time, there is no cure for CF. However, research in gene therapy is being performed. Specific treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) will be determined by your child's physician based on: At the present time, there is no cure for CF. ...More…
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How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — - a test to measure the amount of chloride in the sweat. The test is performed by placing a solution on the forearm (or the thigh if the child is too small) and attaching electrodes. The skin is stimulated to sweat with a mild electric current, ...More…
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How does CF affect the reproductive system?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — In the reproductive system, the thickened secretions can cause obstructions and affect the development and function of the sexual organs. About 98 percent of males with CF have obstruction of the sperm canal and are sterile. Women also have an ...More…
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How does CF affect the digestive system?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — In the digestive system, CF mainly affects the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that secretes substances which aid in digestion and control the levels of blood sugar. As a result of the abnormality in the function of the cystic fibrosis ...More…