Providing optimal care & treatment to children with asthma
The Asthma Center works with the referring physician to provide optimal care to children with asthma. The Center uses a multidisciplinary approach with consultants available from Allergy, Immunology, Gastroenterology, Critical Care, and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Each year:
- 173,000 children under 18 are hospitalized for asthma symptoms
- 860,000 children under 18 receive emergency treatment for asthma
Patient Services
- Cold air challenge test
- Bronchoprovocation with methacholine
- Skin testing to common environmental allergens
- Complete pulmonary function tests
- Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy
- Esophageal pH monitoring
- Comprehensive medical managements