Pediatric Pulmonology
The pediatric pulmonologists in the pediatric program, Lurie Children's at Cadence Health, care for children and adolescents with acute or chronic pulmonary disease. They evaluate and treat a wide spectrum of lung and breathing-related conditions including:
- Asthma
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Chronic cough
- Cystic fibrosis
- Sleep disorders
- Upper airway anomalies
- Vocal cord dysfunction
Services
The Lurie Children's pediatric pulmonologists perform state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and provide the latest treatments for common and complex pulmonary conditions. Services include:
- Evaluation of athletes
- Exercise (stress) testing
- Lab analysis
- Lung function studies
- Respiratory therapy
- Sleep medicine programs
- Medical imaging (X-ray)
- Ventilator dependent clinic
The Team
The medical professionals on the pediatric pulmonology team are committed to giving dedicated and compassionate care in an environment targeted to the needs of children and their families. The multidisciplinary team includes:
- Lurie Children's specialists, board certified in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonology
- CDH registered nurses, with certification in asthma education
- Pulmonary technicians
- Social Worker
- Respiratory therapist
- Nutritionist
Location
Patient visits are scheduled in the Pediatric Outpatient Center on the first floor of Central DuPage Hospital.(east entrance)
To request a first-time appointment, call 1-800-543-7362 (1-800-KIDS-DOC®). TTY for the hearing impaired 1-800-526-0844.
* Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Cadence Health is a collaborative program between Cadence Health and Lurie Children’s. The physicians participating in this program are neither agents of nor employed by Cadence Health or any of its affiliates.