Pediatric pulmonology is a subspecialty of pediatrics focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory and lung-related conditions in children, ranging from infancy to adolescence. Pediatric pulmonologists are specially trained to address a wide range of respiratory issues unique to the pediatric population.
Asthma Management: Diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of asthma in children, including personalized asthma action plans.
Chronic Respiratory Conditions: Comprehensive care for chronic respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and bronchiectasis.
Respiratory Infections: Evaluation and treatment of common respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and recurrent respiratory infections.
Congenital and Acquired Airway Disorders: Diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired airway disorders, including congenital malformations and vascular rings.
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders: Assessment and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Neuromuscular Respiratory Conditions: Care for children with neuromuscular disorders affecting the respiratory system, such as muscular dystrophy.
Chest Wall Deformities: Evaluation and management of chest wall deformities, such as pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum.
Interstitial Lung Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of rare pediatric interstitial lung diseases that affect the lung tissue.
Pulmonary Function Testing: Assessment of lung function through various pulmonary function tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Ciliary Dyskinesia and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): Evaluation and management of conditions affecting ciliary function in the respiratory tract.
Allergic and Immunologic Respiratory Disorders: Identification and treatment of allergic and immunologic conditions contributing to respiratory symptoms.