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Columbus Childrens Hospital Study Sheds Light on Vocal Chord Dysfunction and Treatment

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is the sudden, abnormal narrowing closure of the vocal cords during inhalation causing obstruction of the airflow, and is characterized by a noise that can mimic the sound of wheezing.

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Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis

We provide care for children and adults with congenital respiratory disorders including asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep-related breathing disorders, advanced lung disease, lung transplant, and the management of chronic mechanical ventilation.

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Homecare Update

Homecare’s Asthma Express continues to provide care and instruction in the homes of patients.

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Are Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Harming Your Child?

Scented candles and air fresheners are popular items that many families use inside their homes. But recent reports have found their way to the internet regarding the potential harm from these items, some of which are exaggerated or misconstrued, whereas others have more merit.

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How to Use a Twisthaler

Learning how to properly use a twisthaler is important to assure asthma medicine is inhaled into the airways.

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Community Provider Corner

• Patient Financial Assistance Program
• CAP4Kids: Free and Low-Cost Resources for the School Year
• Asthma Inhaler Patient Assistance

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Air Quality Alert: Why Hot, Sunny Days Can Be Bad for Your Breathing

Warm weather brings sunshine and outdoor fun, but for kids with asthma, it can also mean trouble breathing. Learn how ground-level ozone affects lung health, how to check air quality, and what you can do to keep kids safe and active all summer long.

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Britt Lab

The Britt Lab studies how inflammation affects airway structure and function in asthma, cystic fibrosis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Their goal is to define physiological and immunological mechanisms that drive chronic airway disease, while also developing novel strategies that can alleviate disease and improve airway function.

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