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      How respiratory therapists help children with congenital heart conditions

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      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.

      The cancer care team: Occupational therapist

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

      Viral respiratory infection

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      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.

      Lung volume recruitment: How it helps your child to take a deep breath

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      Discover how to perform lung volume recruitment with your child to help them take deep breaths.

      Positive airway pressure (PAP): CPAP and BPAP

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      Learn about positive airway pressure (CPAP and BPAP) and how it can be used to help your child while they sleep.

      Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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      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.

      Depression: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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      ​Find out how different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help ease depression.

      Cough assist machine: How it helps to clear mucus from the lungs

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      Find out how a cough assist machine can help your child if they have difficulty clearing mucus from their lungs.

      Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

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

      Bipolar disorder: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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      Discover the different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes that can help a child or teen with bipolar disorder.

      How cystic fibrosis affects your body

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      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.

      Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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      Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.

      Tracheostomy: What to do in an emergency

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

      Cystic fibrosis overview

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

      Occupational therapy and swallowing problems after brain tumour surgery

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      Find out how an occupational therapist can help your child with after surgery for a brain tumour.

      Surgical teams for children with heart conditions

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      Learn about surgical teams committed specifically to children with heart conditions.

      How the body works: Lungs and breathing

      How the Body Works

      Learn more about how the respiratory system works.

      Obstructive sleep apnea

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      Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

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

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

      Feeding studies

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      Learn about feeding studies, which find out what your child can drink and eat safely. The feeding study is an X-ray video of what happens from when food enters your child's mouth until after your child swallows.

      Occupational therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Financial support for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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      Information about where to obtain financial assistance if you have a child with autism spectrum disorder.

      Occupational therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      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.

      Spina bifida: Treatment and caring for your child after surgical repair

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      Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.

      Pollicization

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      Some children are born without a thumb. In a procedure called pollicization, doctors can reposition the index finger to make it work like a thumb.

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