Asthma—a chronic inflammation of the airways that causes trouble breathing—affects 5 to 10 percent of children in the United States.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Bronchitis is a condition in which the airways in the lower respiratory system become inflamed. Symptoms include coughing, mucus production, chest pain, fatigue, a low fever, and shortness of breath.
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, lymph nodes, and/or other tissues. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A form of COPD, emphysema is caused by permanent lung damage, making it hard to breathe.
Allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to outdoor stimulants such as mold spores and pollen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
ARDS is a potentially fatal form of respiratory failure characterized by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes a child to stop breathing momentarily. Learn about symptoms and treatment.