Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema

Pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) is when air gets trapped in the tissue outside the tubes and air sacs of the lungs. It affects newborn babies. PIE is fairly common in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Nasal Fracture in Children

A nasal fracture is a break in one or more of the bones of the nose, caused by trauma. It's also called a broken nose.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Childhood apraxia of speech is a type of speech disorder. It is present from birth. A child with this condition has problems making sounds correctly and consistently. Apraxia is a problem with the motor coordination of speech.

Living with Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder that most often occurs in children, teens, and young adults. This piece offers helpful information on how to help your child live with this disease.

Selective Mutism

Selective mutism is a rare condition in which a child can’t speak in certain settings but can speak fine in others. It can cause problems with school and social situations.

Radiation Exposure from X-rays in Children

X-rays are a kind of imaging test that provides your healthcare provider with information about structures inside the body. These tests expose children to low doses of radiation.