Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to recurrent wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.

Bacterial pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia in children, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, leading to thick mucus, recurrent infections, and difficulty breathing.

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchi, the large airways in the lungs, causing coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.

Retractions, or indrawing of the chest wall during breathing, are a common sign of respiratory distress in infants and young children.

RSV is primarily transmitted through airborne droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, or talking.

Bronchodilators are medications that relax the muscles in the airways, helping to open them up and improve airflow.

The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) is recommended to protect children against pneumococcal pneumonia and other invasive pneumococcal diseases.

Parainfluenza virus is the most common cause of croup, particularly in young children.

Pleural effusion refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which can be caused by various conditions.

Bronchiolitis is characterized by wheezing, coughing, and rapid breathing in infants and young children.

Epiglottitis refers to the inflammation of the epiglottis, which can cause difficulty breathing and a high-pitched sound when breathing.

Pneumonia in children can lead to complications such as empyema (collection of pus in the pleural space), pericarditis (inflammation of the heart sac), and meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes).

Influenza virus is primarily transmitted through airborne droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, or talking.

Whooping cough is characterized by paroxysmal coughing, a whooping sound during coughing, and vomiting after coughing.