Respiratory illnesses and diseases occur frequently in people. During a kid’s early years, a respiratory disease like the common cold is never far away. The respiratory system - the nose, throat, and lungs - works hard to let in all the oxygen we need and clear out the carbon dioxide we don’t need. However, our noses and mouths are easy entry points for germs, viruses, and bacteria. As a child’s immune system hasn’t fully developed, these invaders can lead to some of these common childhood respiratory illnesses and diseases read more here...