Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method of measuring the saturation of oxygen in a person's blood.
ARDS is a potentially fatal form of respiratory failure characterized by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
ECMO is a machine that takes over heart and lung function when a patient’s organs don't work on their own. Learn more about this process.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Asthma—a chronic inflammation of the airways that causes trouble breathing—affects 5 to 10 percent of children in the United States.
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Long COVID occurs when symptoms—new, continuing, or recurrent—arise four or more weeks after the initial coronavirus infection.
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which pulmonary arteries constrict, leading to higher blood pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to heart failure.
Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux is common; it becomes a problem when the esophagus is irritated and causes pain or a burning sensation.
E-cigarette, or vaping product, use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, is the term for the lung disease that can develop due to vaping. Learn about symptoms and treatment.