lung and respiratory
When a child is fighting for breath, it's pretty scary stuff. That's why it's important to have the facts about common lung and respiratory health problems that can strike children. Find all the information you need about illnesses such as croup, bronchiolitis and pneumonia here.
Croup: Everything you need to know
Croup is a common childhood illness in children under the age of five and is characterised by a harsh, barking cough. more
Asthma sufferers in NSW warned that deadly thunderstorms are on the way
Sufferers are urged to seek medical treatment if they experience wheezing or shortness of breath when the storms hit later today. more
How to decode your baby's cough
The dreaded cough would have to be one of the most common symptoms for kids – without a doubt! But when is a cough normal and when...more
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the tubes that carry air to and from your child’s lungs – the bronchial tubes. more
"We had no warning": How asthma claimed 7-year-old Darcy's life
It’s World Asthma Day on May 3 – a global initiative designed to raise awareness of a condition that affects 10 percent...more
Bronchiolitis is an infection in the lungs that most commonly affects babies from three to six months old. more
Metapneumovirus, or hMPV , is an upper respiratory infection common in children aged five and under. Most kids have had the virus...more
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a type of pneumonia that affects kids with compromised immune systems. more
Tuberculosis is a serious disease that infects the lungs. Tuberculosis is also called TB, and was once called consumption. more
Pneumococcal disease refers to a group of illnesses that are caused by the bacteria known as pneumococcus. more
Soooo sweet! Robert Downey Jr cheers up sick, bullied boy
Bullied for having cystic fibrosis, little Daniel’s smile has returned after the sweetest gesture from Robert Downey Jr. more
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