• 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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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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Finding the Right Balance: Understanding Mucus and Airway Clearance in PCD

Finding the Right Balance: Understanding Mucus and Airway Clearance in PCD

Written by PCD Smiles on October 19, 2026. Posted in Topic Thursday

For people living with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), keeping mucus moving is a daily part of...
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The Role of Oral Care in PCD

The Role of Oral Care in PCD

Written by PCD Smiles on August 19, 2021. Posted in Topic Thursday

Dry mouth (xerostomia) is basically the lack of saliva. Many health conditions or treatments of...
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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...
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