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Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
Exploring the Advancements in Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
...of CF include coughing, trouble breathing, lung infections, poor growth, and...no cure for CF yet. But there are treatments that can help people with CF feel...therapy to loosen mucus in the lungs Breathing treatments with medicines to open...loosen mucus in the lungs Breathing treatments with medicines to open the airways...
Special Needs > Respiratory Health
Navigating Respiratory Health for Children with Special Needs
...disorders that affect breathing. It's important for...on medications, treatments, and emergency protocols....sudden symptoms Breathing treatments or airway...symptoms Breathing treatments or airway clearance...Medications and Treatments. Consistent medication...children may require breathing treatments with nebulizers...require breathing treatments with nebulizers or...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
Unlocking the Potential of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
...earlier it's found, the sooner treatment can begin. This may help...clogs the lungs and leads to breathing problems and infections....There is no cure for CF, but treatments can ease symptoms and reduce...complications. The earlier treatment starts, the better. Treatments...treatment starts, the better. Treatments may include: Airway clearance...
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Understanding and Supporting Muscular Dystrophy
...called skeletal muscles Heart muscle Muscles for breathing Muscles for speaking and swallowing As the disease...worse, it can cause problems like trouble walking, breathing, and swallowing. People with muscular dystrophy...Talking to loved ones or a therapist can help. Treatments and Therapies. There is no cure for muscular...
Medical > Pediatrics
When Your Pediatrician Isn't Enough: Building a Medical Home for Complex Needs
...that fall between specialties. When the pulmonologist recommends a new breathing treatment and you're not sure how it interacts with your child's feeding...between specialties. When the pulmonologist recommends a new breathing treatment and you're not sure how it interacts with your child's feeding schedule,...
Special Needs > Respiratory Health
Living with Respiratory Health Conditions Challenges and Triumphs
...affect the lungs and breathing. Some common ones are...get narrow and makes breathing difficult. COPD damages...may require emergency treatment. Ongoing breathing problems...emergency treatment. Ongoing breathing problems also make people...the airways and make breathing easier. Pulmonary rehabilitation...rehabilitation teaches breathing exercises and strategies....
Special Needs > Cancer
Leveraging Adaptive Strategies for Cancer Survivors
...challenges as they navigate life after diagnosis and treatment. While the journey is never easy, there are many...include practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation, or finding new hobbies or activities...to stay informed about the latest research and treatment options. This can help survivors feel more in...
Research > Drug Development
Muscular Dystrophy Drug Success
...eventual degeneration of all voluntary muscles as well as the heart and breathing muscles. Now with the use of two drugs commonly associated with treating...scarring on the heart, which lessens the heart’s pumping ability. Currently treatment for DMD patients begins after heart damage is detected. Dr. Raman asked,...
Health > Treatment
Antidepressants and Pregnancy: Weighing Risks
...antidepressants can be similarly harmful: miscarriage, premature birth, and breathing problems in newborns. "There's no path that's really risk-free," Pec Indman,...anxiety disorders, tells the Chicago Tribune. "Illness has a risk and treatment has a risk." The question is, which is riskier? One of the more common...
Medical > Cardiology
Eliminating Barriers: Understanding and Managing Congenital Heart Disease among Special Needs Individuals
Understanding Congenital Heart Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatments in People with Special Needs. For a multitude of people across the globe,...and fortunately, rapid strides are being made to exactly that effect. Breaking Down Barriers to Understanding For years, the complexity of CHD had limited...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Autism Treatments for Very Young Children
...autism research and treatment is focused on early...is key for better treatment and better results....research into ground-breaking autism treatments...ground-breaking autism treatments for younger children....parent-implemented treatments. As many parents...important for autism treatment, but we do not know...the most effective treatments that parents...
Research > Genetics
CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Pediatric Disorders: What Families Need to Know
...CPS1 deficiency, a rare metabolic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down ammonia. The treatment was designed specifically for that child's...metabolic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down ammonia. The treatment was designed specifically for that child's genetic mutation, built from...