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Surgeries and Procedures: Laryngoscopy for Parents
Laryngoscopy, a visual examination below the back of the throat, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, pain in the throat or ear, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat, blockages in the airway, and vocal cord problems.
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The Schroth Method of Physical Therapy for Parents
The Schroth Method is a type of physical therapy. Its exercises help people with scoliosis or kyphosis have better posture.
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Apnea of Prematurity for Parents
Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is a condition in which premature infants stop breathing for more than 15 to 20 seconds during sleep. AOP usually goes away on its own as a baby matures.
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Incentive Spirometer for Teens
An incentive spirometer is a way to do breathing exercises to help with healing after surgery or to manage an illness. This article explains how incentive spirometry works.
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Cesarean Sections (C-Sections) for Parents
Many babies are delivered via cesarean sections. Learn why and how C-sections are done.
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Spirometry for Parents
Spirometry measures how much and how quickly someone breathes in and out. It can help diagnose and monitor diseases that make it hard to breathe.
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When Your Baby's Born Premature for Parents
Premature infants, known as preemies, come into the world a few weeks earlier than full-term infants. They can have special needs that make their care different from that of other babies.
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Laryngoscopy for Parents
Laryngoscopy, a visual exam of the voicebox and airway, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, throat or ear pain, and other bothersome symptoms.
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What Causes Hiccups? for Kids
Wonder why hiccups happen? Find out more in this article for kids.
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What Is Asthma? for Kids
Asthma makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.