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Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD) for Parents
When sound and air leaks into the nasal cavity during speech, it's called velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD).
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Diastrophic Dysplasia for Parents
Diastrophic dysplasia is a skeletal dysplasia. People who have it are generally shorter than average in height.
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Campomelic Dysplasia for Parents
People with campomelic dysplasia usually have bent long bones and can have severe breathing problems. A team of specialists will care for a child when medical problems come up.
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Ear Tube Surgery for Parents
Many kids get middle ear infections (otitis media). Doctors may suggest ear tube surgery for those with multiple infections or a hearing loss or speech delay.
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Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita (SEDc) for Parents
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita is a type of skeletal dysplasia, causing short stature (dwarfism) and other bone problems, along with vision and hearing problems.
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Primordial Dwarfism for Parents
People with primordial dwarfism have slowed growth that begins before birth and continues throughout life. Sometimes they have other health problems too.
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Achondroplasia for Parents
Achondroplasia is a condition that causes short stature (an adult height less than 4 feet, 10 inches). Treatment can help with related problems, and new research offers hope for even better treatments.
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Pseudoachondroplasia for Parents
Pseudoachondroplasia is a skeletal dysplasia that causes dwarfism and arms and legs that are short compared with the body. Children who have it can live long and productive lives.
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Morquio A Syndrome for Parents
Morquio A syndrome causes growth problems and also can affect the heart and cause hearing and vision problems. Medical care and treatments can help with these problems.
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Kniest Dysplasia for Parents
Kniest dysplasia is a type of skeletal dysplasia, causing short stature (dwarfism) and other bone problems, along with vision and hearing problems.