Fact Sheets

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes a child to stop breathing momentarily. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Sleep Study
A pediatric sleep study is an evaluation that analyzes a child's sleeping habits in the controlled setting of a sleep lab.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to periodically stop breathing while they’re asleep. It is associated with many medical problems.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 percent of all skin cancers. The cause is damage to the DNA of cells in the epidermis, the top layer of the skin.
Sleep Study
A sleep study is a noninvasive test that electronically records activity in the brain and body during sleep. Learn about this procedure.
General Anesthesia
Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.
Surgeries for Upper Aero-Digestive Tract
Surgeries for upper aero-digestive tract are procedures to treat problems that affect such functions as breathing, speaking, and swallowing. Learn more about these procedures.
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
A pediatric tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a child's tonsils. Learn about this procedure.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a medical condition in which insufficient sleep causes a significant decline in daytime performance and functioning. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is highly contagious and can be deadly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.