GERD in Children If your child has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be wondering what, exactly, does it all mean? While it’s common to hear about acid reflux, complaints usually come from adults. This may leave you wondering what are the effects of the condition on children? And, if your child hasn’t been diagnosed,… Read More
Miracle Baby Beats All Odds A.A. was born at 29 weeks of gestation with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. At one month of age, she had surgery to remove one of her little kidneys. At three months of age, she had a second surgery to remove her remaining kidney. Her mom, Angélica, recounts the story. “She didn’t have kidneys for… Read More
Acute Kidney Failure: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, & More Your kidneys are two of the most important organs in your body. They filter out waste products from your blood and keep your blood’s chemical makeup in check. But, your kidneys can lose their ability to filter waste. This can lead to an accumulation of toxins that leads to further issues. When this happens in… Read More
Hypoxia vs Hypoxemia As you breathe, your respiratory system carries air through your nose or mouth into your lungs — where the air is separated from its carbon dioxide — and the oxygen gets distributed into your bloodstream where it can reach your cell tissues. The carbon dioxide is exhaled, and the oxygen powers your organs. But, what… Read More
Acute vs Chronic Respiratory Failure Your respiratory system is the part of your body that allows you to breathe. It includes your nose, mouth, throat, windpipe, lungs — among other organs. When working properly, your respiratory system allows you to breathe in oxygen through your nose or mouth and exhale carbon dioxide. But, if your system isn’t functioning properly, it… Read More
Hypoxia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, & More Have you ever seen a child run so fast that they seem out of breath? Maybe they’re chasing you in the front yard, or they’re running from their sibling in an intense game of tag. When they finally come to a stop, you can hear them gasping for breath between giggles. This is a common… Read More
Costello Syndrome When you finally meet your newborn for the first time, it can feel magical. They are so innocent and full of potential. You think about all the exciting and scary moments that are to come, but more than anything, you just wonder at their beauty. As you look at their fresh face, you notice that… Read More
Synesthesia in Children It is proven that when someone loses one of their five senses, their other senses become slightly heightened. The brain reprograms and creates what is called supersenses. But, did you know that some people are born with the ability to experience multiple senses at once? This is called synesthesia, and it can be a blessing and… Read More
Tracheomalacia For eight months, your child grows, develops, and becomes the newborn you eventually meet. During that time, they’re developing toes, skin, and all the essential organs needed to function. It’s an unbelievable and truly amazing process that lays the foundation for their life. While some pregnancies go without a hitch, there are some rare instances… Read More
Sonas Takes Action in Regard to Equality and Social Justice Dear Sonas Family, Over the years, we have worked hard to create an environment of acceptance, diversity, and love — not only for our patients but for our employees. We accept and strive to provide a comfortable atmosphere for people of all races and backgrounds. To us, true diversity is exemplified through the way we… Read More
