Pediatric Pulmonology
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Anything that affects a child’s breathing needs to be managed with expertise and care. Even minor asthma flare ups can be terrifying, for you and for your child. And when you need medical equipment to support your child’s breathing, you want education and support to manage it safely.
UVA Health Children’s handles some of the most complex respiratory conditions affecting children. From chronic lung disease of prematurity to exercise-induced asthma, we work on patients, and problems, of every size.
Getting Respiratory Treatment at UVA Health Children’s
Some patients already know what condition they have when they come see us. But, many don’t. We have cutting-edge tools and training that can help us get a clear picture of your child’s breathing problems and find the cause.
Making a Treatment Plan
Just because 2 patients have the same diagnosis doesn’t mean their treatment plans should be the same. We work with your family to create a treatment plan that works for you and your child.
With a full range of available treatments, and new clinical trials opening regularly, we have many options.
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Apnea
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
- Ciliary dyskinesia
- Congenital heart defects
- Cystic fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung nodules
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Persistent pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Restrictive lung disease
- Sleep disorders
Medical Technology & Home Oxygen
Many children with respiratory issues need breathing support at home. That might look like an oxygen tank and nasal cannula (nose prongs). Or they may need a tracheostomy and ventilator.
When your child’s breathing depends on equipment, you want to be totally comfortable with it. We can help. We’ll help problem-solve any issues that you’re having, and help create a solution that works for you.
If your child does need mechanical breathing support, our complex care clinic can help arrange their care.
Nationally-Ranked in Pediatric Pulmonology
UVA Health Children's has been Virginia's #1 Children's Hospital for 5 years running, according to U.S. News & Report. We're also nationally ranked in 9 specialties, including pediatric pulmonology.
- Severe AsthmaAsthma Management
For children and young adults with severe or difficult-to-control asthma, we evaluate lung function and assess inflammation using state-of-the-art imaging and bronchoscopy.
- Sleep DisordersPediatric Sleep Medicine
We're one of the few centers in the region to offer an extensive pediatric sleep program. We treat both infants and children with sleep-related breathing symptoms.
- Allergy CareAllergy Treatment
Allergy care can help identify triggers and create a treatment plan. We can help with allergies that affect breathing, but also other symptoms, like hives.
