It’s not every day that you see a patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) walking around the halls of the hospital or taking a turn outside in a wheelchair. Children on this life-supporting device have very sick lungs. Most patients …
A Pillar of Pediatric CareJames “Jim” Cunningham, M.D. a beloved figure at Cook Children’s, is retiring after a distinguished career dedicated to the health and well-being of countless children. Dr. Cunningham’s journey at Cook Children’s took him …
It's winter time and our medical center is seeing a lot of viral triggered asthma admitted to Cook Children's.
"One of the triggers of asthma symptoms are respiratory viruses and we are seeing a large number of those driving …
By Ashley Parrott
Wheezing, coughing and the struggle to catch a single breath.
Sounds like asthma, right?
But there may be another cause for respiratory distress in your child: vocal cord dysfunction.
Asthma and vocal cord dysfunction …
Seemingly overnight, salt therapy rooms are popping up everywhere. They promise treatment of conditions including allergies, asthma, skin conditions, chronic stress and fatigue; all without medications. But are they safe?
Karen Schultz, M.D., a …
Crystal Schober blogs for us today, telling us the remarkable story of Graysen, her little boy. She has a lot to celebrate this holiday season as her little boy turns 10 years old.