Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) in children
Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a rare inherited condition. If your child has been diagnosed with PCD, or if you suspect they have it, you probably have lots of questions.
- What is primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)?
- What causes it?
- Is there any way to prevent PCD?
- What are the signs of PCD in children?
- How is PCD diagnosed?
- How is it treated?
- Will my child need to go to hospital?

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Last medically reviewed: September 2019. Due for review: September 2022
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