Category: 5. Lung and Respiratory Problems

Childhood interstitial lung disease, known as “chILD,” is a group of rare lung conditions that affect babies, kids, and teens. All forms of chILD cause damage to a child’s lungs, so they don’t work properly. Many types of chILD affect the interstitium, a thin tissue between tiny air sacs and blood vessels in the lungs. Some kinds of chILD involve…

What Is Childhood Asthma? Childhood asthma is the same lung disease adults get, but kids often have different symptoms. Doctors also call this pediatric asthma. If your child has asthma, their lungs and airways can easily get inflamed when they have a cold or are around things like pollen. The symptoms may make it hard for your child to do everyday activities or sleep. Sometimes,…