Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis Margaret R. Hammerschlag Children and young adults visit physicians for sore throats more often than for any other problem or symptom. Technically, pharyngitis is an inflammatory illness of the…
Paranasal Sinusitis
Paranasal Sinusitis Ellen R. Wald Acute infection of the paranasal sinuses is a common complication of allergic or infectious inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Approximately 5% of upper respiratory…
The Common Cold
The Common Cold Sarah S. Long Respiratory tract illness annually accounts for more than one-half of all acute disabling conditions in U.S. adults and for an equal percentage of child…
Recurrent or Persistent Lower Respiratory Tract Symptoms
Recurrent or Persistent Lower Respiratory Tract Symptoms Peter W. Hiatt Cough and wheeze are common symptoms in children. When they persist or recur, they raise parental and physician concerns that…
Diseases of the Pleura
Diseases of the Pleura James S. Kemp Terrence W. Carver Jr. STRUCTURE AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NORMAL AND INFLAMED PLEURA The embryonic coelomic cavity is lined by mesothelial cells and…
Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis
Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis Carol L. Rosen ETIOLOGY Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a rare disorder of unknown etiology recognized by the characteristic radiographic appearance of widespread intraalveolar accumulation of calcific concretions….
Chronic Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease in Childhood
Chronic Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease in Childhood Iley Browning Claire Langston Chronic diffuse interstitial lung disease in children includes a heterogeneous group of pathologic states characterized by a diffuse inflammatory…
Central Hypoventilation Syndromes
Central Hypoventilation Syndromes Carole L. Marcus Central alveolar hypoventilation is defined as an increase in arterial carbon dioxide tension (greater than 45 mm Hg during wakefulness) due to a decrease…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Carole L. Marcus Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is an important cause of morbidity in children. If left untreated, it can result in cor pulmonale, neurologic…
