Pulmonology
Pediatric Pulmonology
The Pulmonology Department at Manning Family Children’s provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Our pediatric pulmonologists offer expert consultation, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for conditions including asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, stridor, recurrent pneumonia and other complex breathing and lung disorders.
Our team offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services, including critical care consultation, acute and chronic ventilation management, home ventilator support, pneumograms, sleep studies and fiber-optic bronchoscopy. Using advanced pulmonary function, metabolic and exercise testing, we provide individualized care to help children breathe easier and achieve their best possible quality of life.
Highlights of our program
- Comprehensive care for a wide range of respiratory conditions – Our pediatric pulmonologists provide specialized care for infants, children andadolescents with a broad range of breathing and lung conditions, from common concerns such as asthma and chronic cough to complex conditions including chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis and other rare pulmonary disorders.
- Multidisciplinary care for complex patients – Our pulmonology team works closely with specialists across Manning Family Children’s to provide coordinated care for children with complex respiratory needs. Through a collaborative approach, patients can benefit from expertise across multiple specialties while receiving personalized treatment designed around their individual needs.
- Expert care for medically complex children – Our team provides specialized care for children with complex and chronic respiratory conditions, including those who require tracheostomy or ventilator support. We partner with families and other members of the care team to help children achieve the best possible quality of life.
- Family-centered care – We understand that caring for a child with a chronic respiratory condition can affect the entire family. Our team works closely with patients and caregivers to provide education, support and guidance, helping families understand their child’s condition and feel confident managing their care.
Conditions commonly treated:
Our pediatric pulmonologists diagnose and treat a wide range of breathing and lung conditions in infants, children and adolescents, from common respiratory concerns to complex and chronic lung diseases.
- Airway disorders and noisy breathing
- Aspiration and swallowing-related breathing problems
- Asthma and recurrent wheezing
- Bronchiectasis and chronic lung infections
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic lung disease of prematurity
- Chronic cough and recurrent pneumonia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Neuromuscular-related breathing disorders
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Rare and complex lung diseases
- Sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders
- Tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent care
Pulmonary Function Testing
Manning Family Children’s offers comprehensive pulmonary function testing designed specifically for children and adolescents. Our experienced pulmonary team uses advanced testing to evaluate lung function, identify respiratory problems and monitor children with both common and complex pulmonary conditions.
Depending on a child’s age and clinical needs, testing may include spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, exercise and metabolic testing, and other specialized pulmonary studies. Our team takes a child-friendly approach to testing, helping patients feel comfortable while obtaining the most accurate results possible.
The information gathered through pulmonary function testing helps our specialists better understand each child’s respiratory health and guide personalized treatment and follow-up.