Pentamidine is a drug used to prevent a specific type of pneumonia called PCP pneumonia. This is a very serious type of pneumonia caused by an organism called pneumocystis jiroveci. This organism is only found in people whose immune system is not working normally.
Pulmonary artery banding is done to reduce blood flow to the lungs.
Your child needs to have the medicine called ipratropium. This information sheet explains what ipratropium does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called quinidine. This information sheet explains what quinidine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take magnesium supplements. This information sheet explains what magnesium does, how to take it and what side effects or problems your child may have while taking it.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluticasone. This information sheet explains what fluticasone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called pentamidine. This information sheet explains what pentamidine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a curable bacterial disease spread from person to person through the air. Learn more about TB in children, including its causes, signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
There are four CFTR modulators available in Canada that are used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in people with specific genetic mutations.
Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.
Learn how your child can exercise their lungs to reduce the risk of breathing problems.
Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.
The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.
Discover how to perform lung volume recruitment with your child to help them take deep breaths.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amiodarone. This information sheet explains what amiodarone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called salbutamol. This information sheet explains what salbutamol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.
Learn about how to help children and teens with chronic pain cope during the COVID-19 pandemic, and which medications are used to treat chronic pain.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Learn about tricuspid atresia, a condition involving blood passing through a hole in the atrial septum and mixing with blood coming back from the lungs.
Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.
Oscillating PEP (positive expiratory pressure) is an airway clearance technique. Watch this video to learn the steps of performing oscillating PEP.
Learn how lung perfusion and ventilation scans check the flow of blood towards and around the lungs.
Learn all about your newborn baby's eyesight, hearing, and senses of taste, touch and smell.
