Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Asthma

 

Our Pediatric Pulmonary Unit staff members treat patients for a wide range of lung and allergic disorders, including asthma and sleep disorders. These conditions can affect many areas of the body, including the:

  • Airway
  • Lung tissues
  • Vocal cords

Advanced care for children and teens with lung and breathing conditions

We maintain a number of special clinical programs to care for infants, children, and teens with respiratory disorders, such as our:

  • Allergy/Immunology Clinic
  • BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) Follow-Up Clinic
  • Cystic Fibrosis Center
  • Physiology testing, including during exercise and sleep
  • Pulmonary function testing

For the past 15 years, we have sponsored a weekly conference for pediatric pulmonologists from throughout New England. This forum lets doctors share information about unusual cases, and it gives parents access to second opinions upon request.

Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462

Asthma Center

The specialists at the Asthma Center treat many lung and allergic disorders, including:

  • Asthma
  • Allergies, including food allergies
  • Chronic lung disease of prematurity
  • Vocal cord disorders
  • Congenital (present at birth) and acquired airway disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • Diseases of lung tissues

Available treatments at the Partners Asthma Center include:

  • Allergy skin testing
  • Genetic testing for cystic fibrosis
  • Measurements of lung function, including oxygen levels in your child’s blood
  • Pulmonary imaging tests