Unusual Cause of Respiratory Distress in a Term Neonate.

Respiratory distress is a clinical finding often seen in neonates. Common causes of respiratory distress in this population include respiratory distress syndrome, transient tachypnea of the newborn, infection, aspiration, and cardiac etiologies. We present the case of a neonate who presented with respiratory distress with no identifiable cause on initial workup.

Effect of Weather on Frequency of Vaso-Occlusive Crisis in Children With Sickle Cell Disease.

Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by acute vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) often manifested as painful episodes. Environmental factors are known to play a role in the frequency and severity of VOC. Methods The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between weather changes and VOC in children with SCD.

Asthma is associated with increased probability of needing CPAP in children with severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: Initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in children with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is challenging and the distinct features of the subset of children requiring CPAP are poorly defined. Asthma often coexists with OSAS in children. The goal of this study was to explore the influence of asthma in the need for CPAP therapy in children with severe OSAS.

Sino-Nasal 5 Questionnaire is Associated with Poor Asthma Control in Children with Asthma.

Up to 80% of asthmatic children may experience upper airway symptoms which are often perceived as coming from the lower airways. Currently, there are no validated questionnaires to assess upper airway contribution to pediatric asthma symptoms. The Sino-Nasal 5 (SN-5) questionnaire was previously validated for identifying radiographic confirmed sinus disease in children.

Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma of the Parietal Bone and Adjacent Meninges in an Adolescent: A Case Report.

Sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma (SEF) is a rare and aggressive tumor for which no standardized treatment regimens are available. The occurrence of this tumor in children and adolescents has been rarely reported, especially in the head and neck region. Involvement of the neuraxis is reported only in a few patients.