Objectives: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital defect, with airway abnormalities (AAs) representing significant comorbidities that contribute to increased morbidity and clinical complexity. This study aimed to identify the most common AAs, associated risk factors, and clinical outcomes in chil …
Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABSC) is a rapidly growing mycobacterium and may rarely cause disseminated infections in immunocompromised patients. In patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), it peaks between the ages of 11 and 15 years. We present a five-month-old infant with coexisting CF and progressive familial intra …
Objectives: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystemic genetic disease. Progressive decline in lung function is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in this population, primarily related to chronic airway infection and recurrent pulmonary exacerbations. We sought to assess the pattern of airway bacterial growth amon …
Transitioning the complex care of children with different chronic disorders to their home environment has gained significant interest over the past three decades. The high cost of prolonged hospital stay, both financially and socially on families, necessitated this transition. Children who need long-term ventilation su …