Pulmonology
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Pulmonology Referrals
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There’s no place like CHOC for the diagnosis and treatment of children with pulmonary illnesses and diseases.
We are committed to providing the highest quality care for kids of all ages with pulmonary disorders. We provide innovative programs and specialized treatments for a variety of pulmonary conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, sleep disorders and more.
- Aerodigestive problems
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Chronic lung disease in Infancy (CLD) or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
- Congenital lung abnormalities
- Asthma
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Immunology disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Pediatric rare lung disease and interstitial lung disease
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
- Pulmonary complication of other medical problems
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Sleep disorders
- Tracheostomy and home ventilator dependence
- Upper airway abnormalities
At CHOC, we are proud to feature a wide array of some of the most advanced diagnostics available. Some pulmonary patients may need extensive diagnostic evaluations. These tests can include:
Home Ventilation Services
CHOC is dedicated to providing our patients and families the support they need when discharged with mechanical-assisted ventilation to their homes. We offer training and education to your family to enable your child to participate more fully in their family life, school, and even go on family vacations. Learn more about our mechanical ventilation services.
- CHOC Pulmonology is ranked among the Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for pulmonology.
- Comprehensive chronic lung disease (CLD) in infancy program – the only one of its kind — staffed by board-certified pulmonologists and CLD specialist physicians.
- Severe Asthma program for kids with life-threatening or severe/difficult-to-treat asthma.
- The only cystic fibrosis care, research and treatment center for children in Orange County. We are also a core care center accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
- The only dedicated, comprehensive respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) program in Southern California where your child is followed by a team of RSV specialists.
- The CHOC Asthma Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pediatric Asthma Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
- All tracheostomy and home ventilator patients are followed by our pulmonology department, in partnership with CHOC otolaryngologists, to provide consistent care and better outcomes.
- The only accredited primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) center in Southern California, which is part of the PCD Foundation Clinical and Research Centers Network.
- Two state-of-the-art sleep centers, each accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and staffed by physicians board certified in pediatrics, pediatric pulmonary medicine, neurology and sleep medicine.