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How respiratory therapists help children with congenital heart conditions

A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional specially trained to help patients with breathing disorders. An RT will help care for your child after heart surgery.

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Viral respiratory infection

Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.

Transport to specialized neonatal facilities

Learn about how newborns and infants are safely transported from a community hospital or nursing station to a hospital that can provide the necessary expertise to care for sick premature or term babies.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and airways and causes respiratory illness, especially in children. Learn how you can help your child if they have RSV.

How cystic fibrosis affects your body

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects different systems in your body, not just the respiratory system. There may also be changes in your liver, pancreas, intestines, muscles, bones, and reproductive organs.

The cancer care team: Occupational therapist

​An occupational therapist can help you with everyday tasks. Find out why you might need occupational therapy as part of your recovery.

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.

RSV immunizations

Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature babies

Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.

Tracheostomy: What to do in an emergency

Learn how to identify and respond to the signs of respiratory distress if there is a blockage in your child's tracheostomy tube.

Occupational therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn babies.

Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.

Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborn babies.

Occupational therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Occupational therapy can be beneficial for children and teenagers with JIA. Find out what an occupational therapist does and about common occupational therapy services, such as assistive devices and splints.

Cystic fibrosis overview

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.

Neonatal seizures

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.

Excessive drooling in children (sialorrhea)

An overview of the signs, symptoms and medical options for excessive drooling, a condition known as sialorrhea.

Life support during heart surgery

During heart surgery, your child will likely be supported by mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, hemoconcentration, circulatory arrest, or selective cerebral perfusion.

Colds (viral upper respiratory infections)

Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.

Other team members on the blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy team

Learn about the other members of your child’s blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy health-care team.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and lower respiratory tract. Learn about the signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia and how to take care of your child.