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Conditions

Understanding your child's condition is an important step on your treatment journey. Learn more about causes, symptoms and diagnosis for a variety of conditions, as well as unique treatments and research being performed at Children's National.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disease in which the airways become sensitive to allergens. Learn about asthma in children and how to manage symptoms.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. Learn more about this serious illness.

Meningitis

Meningitis is a swelling (inflammation) of the thin membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. Learn more about this condition.

Sepsis or Septic Shock

Sepsis is a term for severe infection that is present in the blood and spreads throughout the body. Learn more about this condition.

Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Learn more about this condition.

Apnea of Prematurity

Apnea is a term for the absence of breathing for more than 20 seconds. It can occur in full-term babies, but is more common in premature babies. The more premature the baby, the greater the chances that apnea will occur.

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Meconium aspiration syndrome occurs when a baby breathes in amniotic fluid containing meconium (a baby's first stools), which your healthcare provider will check for at birth. Read about this condition.

Premature Infant

Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy are considered premature or born too early. Learn more about premature infants.

Epilepsy and Seizure

Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes a child to have seizures. Learn more about this condition.