Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC)

A catheter is put in place to help drain excess fluid from around your lung. Too much fluid around your lung is called pleural effusion.

When Your Child Has Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a rare, ongoing (chronic) disease. It causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs.

When Your Child Has Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is a complex disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, and brain. It occurs mainly in children between ages 5 and 15.

When Your Child Has Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues around the body. The pain may be worse in the morning and evening.