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Posted by: Benjamin Kopp, MD on Nov 07, 2017

When most people hear “cystic fibrosis” (CF) they think of a lung disease, if they know what CF is at all. While CF is a pulmonary disease, it also impacts other systems of the body. In fact, CF was discovered as a disease involving the gastrointestinal (GI) system.

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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Every day, millions of children are exposed to secondhand smoke. Kids are also often exposed to “thirdhand” smoke, which comes from toxins that build up over time on surfaces exposed to smoke.
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What is Sickle-Cell Disease?

Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells are abnormally shaped like a sickle or crescent, which decreases their ability to move through blood vessels smoothly.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Medication Adherence in the 21st Century: Ways to Make Your Life Easier!

Mar 07, 2014

As a physician who treats children with complex lung disease, I have often been frustrated when patients and their families fail to follow recommended treatment regimens. Read More