NEW YORK - High fungus levels in the home can cause breathing problems, even pneumonia, for infants, new research suggests. Dampness in the basement or other rooms is known to cause breathing problems ...

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus — a buildup of fluid in the brain — face significant risk of cognitive ...

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a breathing problem that can affect premature babies. When a newborn's lungs are undeveloped at birth, they often need support from a ventilator or oxygen therapy – ...

Many infants with the most severe form of spina bifida, called myelomeningocele, experience breathing disruptions during sleep — increasing the risk of cognitive deficits later in life, a new study ...