Chest physical therapy (CPT) is a method for clearing mucus out of the lungs. Keeping the lungs clear helps your child breathe easier. Read on for helpful tips and instructions.

Your child's doctor may suggest many ways to maintain lung health. These include chest physical therapy (CPT), medicines, nutrition, and exercise.

A sweat test confirms whether or not your child has cystic fibrosis. It's an easy, simple, and accurate test that's safe for a child of any age. Here's what to expect before, during, and after the test.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious, chronic, inherited disorder of the secretory glands. Here's what you need to know if you child has CF.

Read on for details about breathing and the different parts of your child's respiratory system.

Epiglottitis is a medical emergency. It's an infection of the epiglottis, the small flap of tissue that covers the windpipe (trachea). This condition causes swelling that may close off the airway and make it hard to breathe. If not treated quickly, it can be fatal.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. It is highly contagious and spreads easily from person to person through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect involving 4 different heart defects. Surgery can help treat this condition.

Learn how the heart works.

Your child just had surgery to treat a heart problem. The surgeon made an incision down the chest or breastbone or between the ribs. Here are general guidelines to care for your child at home.