• Our Mission

    Our Mission

    Our mission at PCD Smiles is to bring smiles to hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia, no mater their age; through the gift of a cheer package. Currently serving only The United States and Canada.
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  • Request Cheer Package

    Request Cheer Package

    Know of a hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia patient? Please visit our “Request a Cheer Package” link and fill out our secured form to submit them for a cheer package today!
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  • Donations

    Donations

    Our cheer package program runs on donations. To see how you can help PCD Smiles, visit our donations section today!
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  • The PCD Artist Project is a collaborative effort by artist to raise awareness for PCD & support the PCD Smiles cheer package program. Visit our exhibits today!
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  • Nothing is Sacred when you have PCD

    Nothing is Sacred when you have PCD

    Written by PCD Smiles on September 17, 2023. Posted in Topic Thursday

    There are a lots of things that I’ve had to get used to as I grew up doing life with PCD. One of those things was learning that unlike most others I had no privacy. I mean absolutely none...
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  • Nasal Washes, Yay or Nay?

    Nasal Washes, Yay or Nay?

    Written by PCD Smiles on August 27, 2023. Posted in Topic Thursday

    Are you Team Yay or Team Nay when it comes to nasal washes for you or your loved one with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)? Nasal washes are an integral component to PCD care, or rather they could...
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  • Disordered Sleeping and Sleep Disturbances in PCD

    Disordered Sleeping and Sleep Disturbances in PCD

    Written by PCD Smiles on August 24, 2023. Posted in Topic Thursday

    Disordered sleeping and sleep disturbances are more common in PCD than once thought. It’s not surprising given that you need to be able to breathe properly in order to sleep properly. Sleep related...
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  • Can I live a Holistic Lifestyle with PCD?

    Can I live a Holistic Lifestyle with PCD?

    Written by PCD Smiles on October 05, 2022. Posted in Topic Thursday

    There are no studies into holistic lifestyle alongside a primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) diagnosis. There are however a few antidotal reports from the PCD patient population where patients have...
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What do I do if I have no support system?

What do I do if I have no support system?

Written by PCD Smiles on September 17, 2023. Posted in Ask Smile E.

Dear Smile E. I have no support system. I mean absolutely nothing. How do I find one? Signed,...
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PCD Smiles’s 1st  Biennial Fundraiser Painting 4 Smiles

PCD Smiles’s 1st  Biennial Fundraiser Painting 4 Smiles

Written by PCD Smiles on August 27, 2023. Posted in Giving Saturday

Can you help us reach our goal? PCD Smiles’s 1st Biennial fundraiser Painting 4 Smiles runs the...
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Random Fact Friday 1

Random Fact Friday 1

Written by PCD Smiles on August 25, 2023. Posted in Random Fact Friday

“Regular clinical visits to monitor disease status are key. Aggressive treatment is recommended to...
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NTM Pulmonary Disease & PCD

NTM Pulmonary Disease & PCD

Written by PCD Smiles on October 14, 2021. Posted in Topic Thursday

***For the purposes of this topic we will be focusing solely on NTM pulmonary disease in regards...
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Nasal Washes, Yay or Nay?

Nasal Washes, Yay or Nay?

Written by PCD Smiles on August 27, 2023. Posted in Topic Thursday

Are you Team Yay or Team Nay when it comes to nasal washes for you or your loved one with primary...
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PCD Awareness Month a Necessary Evil?

PCD Awareness Month a Necessary Evil?

Written by PCD Smiles on September 22, 2022. Posted in Topic Thursday

We are a little less than two weeks away from another PCD Awareness Month. I’m just not feeling it...
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