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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

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

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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PCD and the Male Reproductive System: When Tiny Cilia Affect Fertility

Written by PCD Smiles on October 05, 2026. Posted in Topic Thursday

When most people hear Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), they think about the lungs, chronic cough, or recurrent respiratory infections. But PCD can affect much more than breathing. PCD is a genetic...

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When PCD Affects the Sinuses: Understanding the Hidden Impact of Dysfunctional Cilia

Written by PCD Smiles on October 04, 2026. Posted in Topic Thursday

When most people hear Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), they think about the lungs. But PCD can affect another important part of the respiratory system: the sinuses. Inside the nose and sinuses are...

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PCD and the Lungs: When the Lungs Can’t Clean Themselves

Written by PCD Smiles on October 03, 2026. Posted in Topic Thursday

Most of us never think about the microscopic cleaning system working inside our lungs every time we breathe. Millions of tiny, hair-like structures called cilia help keep the airways clean by moving...

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Ever Heard of a Disease with an Identity Crisis?

Written by PCD Smiles on October 02, 2026. Posted in Topic Thursday

Let’s test your biology knowledge! MYTH OR FACT? "The modern name 'Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia' means that the microscopic, hair-like cilia in the lungs are completely paralyzed and cannot move at...

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Announcements:

2026 Limited Edition PCD Awareness Month Merch is Ready for Purchasing Thursday, October 01, 2026
Catch our 16 part ACT Series on airway clearance Monday, January 29, 2024
Donate Today to Help send Cheer Packages to Hospitalized PCD Patients Sunday, January 28, 2024
Things People with PCD & their Caregivers Wish they would be Asked Thursday, February 27, 2020
PCD Smiles' Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Resource List Thursday, June 13, 2019

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Random Fact Friday 2024.138

Random Fact Friday 2024.138

Written by PCD Smiles on May 17, 2024. Posted in Random Fact Friday

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a congenital motile ciliopathy, associated with chronic...

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Random Fact Friday 2024.131

Written by PCD Smiles on April 25, 2024. Posted in Random Fact Friday

Did you know that olfactory dysfunction is common in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS); indeed, it is...

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Random Fact Friday 2024.123

Written by PCD Smiles on April 23, 2024. Posted in Random Fact Friday

Did you know that this study found that patients...

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Emotions & PCD

Emotions & PCD

Written by PCD Smiles on May 12, 2022. Posted in Topic Thursday

Being emotional when you have PCD is hard. Let me explain. Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a rare,...

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ACT Series, 2; Abnormal Airway Clearance

ACT Series, 2; Abnormal Airway Clearance

Written by PCD Smiles on January 25, 2024. Posted in Topic Thursday

As we continue our deep dive into airway clearance we turn to abnormal airway clearance....

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Ototoxicity; Auditory & Vestibular Injuries

Ototoxicity; Auditory & Vestibular Injuries

Written by PCD Smiles on October 07, 2021. Posted in Topic Thursday

What is Ototoxicity? Ototoxicity is basically ear poisoning. The damage in ototoxicity occurs to...

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