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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) What is granulomatosis with polyangiitis? Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body's immune system attacks and destroys healthy tissue. GPA causes inflammation, swelling

The Stephen C. Grout Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at the Center for Heart Care at Phoenix Children’s seamlessly bridges the gap between pediatric and adult cardiology so that patients receive the best possible cardiac care – regardless of age. Our team of specialists

When your child needs an organ transplant, everything changes. You want answers, but also reassurance. You want advanced expertise, but also someone who sees your child as more than a diagnosis. At Phoenix Children’s, you’ll find all of that and more. Our pediatric transplant

Insomnia What is insomnia? You've likely had nights when you couldn't fall asleep, no matter how desperately you tried. When you can't sleep, the ticking of the clock only reminds you of your exhaustion and the endless hours until morning. And perhaps you finally drop off around

Neuromuscular Disorders There are many neuromuscular disorders that require clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Muscular Dystrophy Myasthenia Gravis Spinal Muscular

Fungal Infections Many different types of fungal skin infections require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Tinea Infections (Ringworm)

Noninfectious Skin Conditions Many different noninfectious skin conditions require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Dermatitis Acne Drug Rashes Poison Ivy/Poison

Chronic Respiratory Disorders Many chronic respiratory disorders require clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. Tuberculosis Asthma Cystic Fibrosis Chronic

Fever in Children What is a fever? Most doctors define a fever as a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher when taken rectally or 100°F (37.8°C) or higher when taken by mouth. You might get slightly different numbers depending on how you take your child's temperature. The body

Immune Disorders Many different immune disorders require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. All About the Immune System Immune Deficiencies Disorders of the Immune