Pediatric Pulmonology
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents with a range of chronic lung diseases, respiratory disorders, reactive airway diseases, and sleep-related respiratory problems.
If you or your doctor suspects your child has a problem with their lungs, our team of pulmonary specialists will evaluate, treat, and manage your child's care using the most advanced therapies and treatments available. We understand that chronic and traumatic pulmonary problems can mean life-altering changes for the patient and families, so we go beyond treating the lungs, to treating the entire child.
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Patient appointments:
859-323-6211
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Location:
Kentucky Clinic
Second Floor
740 S. Limestone
Lexington KY 40536-0298
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Specialties
Acute Lung Injury, Apnea of Infancy, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Bronchiolitis, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis, Pediatric Bronchoscopy, Pediatric Pulmonology Function Testing, Sleep-related Respiratory Disorders, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Programs
Your child's multidisciplinary Pediatric Pulmonary Team will include these professionals:
- Pulmonologist (MD)
- Pulmonary nurse-specialist
- Pulmonary function technician/research assistant
- Respiratory therapist
- Dietitian
- Clinical psychologist
- Administrative assistant to coordinate care
Some of the acute and chronic respiratory problems we treat:
- Asthma
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Congenital anomalies of the lung and bronchiectasis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Function and Sleep Laboratory
Pediatric Pulmonary Function and Sleep Laboratory
The Pediatric Pulmonary Function and Sleep Laboratory are state-of-the-art facilities for performing and interpreting lung function tests in infants and children. Our Sleep Laboratory allows us to monitor sleeping children in order to diagnose their condition and design a comprehensive treatment program.
Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
The cystic fibrosis team works with more than 175 patients and is dedicated to working with the most advanced therapies to improve the life of every patient.
Specialist Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Test
Our pulmonary specialists will analyze test results and aid you and your physician in a diagnosis and recommendations for treatment.