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Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy

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The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy offers comprehensive evaluation, treatment and education for asthma and other breathing disorders, allergic diseases, and primary immunodeficiencies. The division conducts research in many areas including asthma, food allergies and sleep disorders.

Patient Conditions

Asthma
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, central apnea and hypoventilation
Chronic lung disease
Chronic cough
Recurrent pneumonia
Aspiration syndrome
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic conjunctivitis
Latex allergy
Food allergy
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Drug allergy
Primary immunodeficiencies
Chronic sinusitis

Comprehensive Evaluations

Diagnostic testing of asthma and its severity:
- Assesment of asthma control
- Symptom review
- Pulmonary function testing
- Peak flow monitoring
- Review of medication compliance
- Review of inhaler technique
- Response to therapy
- Review of environmental triggers
Diagnostic testing of allergic disease:
- Environmental
- Food (skin testing and atopypatch testing)
- Latex
- Drug
Diagnostic testing of chronic lung disease
Diagnostic testing of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders disorders in collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Diagnostic testing of central apnea:
- Polysomnography
- Cardiorespiratory monitoring
Diagnostic testing of obstructive sleep apnea:
- Overnight polysomnography
Diagnostic testing of recurrent pneumonia:
- Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage
Environmental assessment and education regarding environmental controls
Chronic Care Clinic -- once a month, primary care providers and subspecialists provide care for patients with multiple chronic illnesses (special needs children) so the child can be seen in one day by multiple specialists.
Diagnostic testing for Cystic Fibrosis:

Comprehensive evaluation and sweat testing

Specialized Treatments

Care of poorly controlled asthma
Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
Omalizamab (Xolair) -- an injectible treatment for asthma
Food challenges
Management of sleep disorders
Management of chronic respiratory insufficiency, including home ventilation
Management of children with pulmonary disordes in addition to mulitple chronic diseases (special needs children)

Research Activities

The impact and cost-effectiveness of the Breathmobile on the underserved children with asthma
Pharmacy fill patterns in underserved children with asthma
Environmental and psychosocial variables affecting children with asthma
Prevalence of asthma and access to resources for Hispanic children
Impact of food allergy on parent-child interactions
Analysis of testing methods for evaluation and management of children with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
Sleep disordered breathing in children

Special Programs and Services

Breathmobile --a school-based asthma diagnosis and management program
Healthy First Saturdays at Port Discovery
Pediatric Asthma Program
Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center
Physician appointments in Spanish

Services to Physicians

Consultation on difficult cases
Second opinions
Special procedures
Short-term and long-term management

This page was last updated on: May 10, 2011.

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