Medical Animation: Bronchitis
During normal respiration, air travels through the nose, down the trachea, and into smaller and smaller airways called bronchi. The ...
Medical Animation: Allergic Rhinitis
An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites ...
Juuling: A New Smoking Trend
An e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive is gaining popularity among teenagers and can serve as a gateway to ...
Medical Animation: Allergies
An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites ...
Medical Animation: Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that alters the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects the body's epithelial ...
Missouri 5-Month-Old Survives Heart-Lung Transplant
On May 23, cardiologists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Heart Center performed the transplant on Jack, making him the youngest ...
Breathe Easy -- Keep Asthma Under Control
Asthma is the leading cause for missed days from school and is one of the most common reasons children visit ...
Asthma Should Never Interrupt a Day in the Park - Israel Westbrook
Israel Westbrook, age 10, is an active kid who likes playing outside. He loves school and is an honor roll ...
Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine
When your child has difficulty breathing, it makes everything that much harder. At the Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine Program, our team helps you and your child address any issues that affect breathing — including sinusitis (sinus infections), asthma, pneumonia, and sleep apnea. ...
When Allergies Attack...
Could that sniffle be allergies? Respiratory allergies tend to last for a long time. It’s as if your child’s cold ...
