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