St. Louis Children’s Hospital

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Pulmonary Medicine Ranked #4 in the Nation

The Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine program at St. Louis Children's Hospital, in affiliation with the Washington University School of Medicine, provides clinical services in pediatric allergies, pediatric asthma, and pediatric pulmonary disorders.
 
Features of the Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine program include:

• The largest pediatric lung transplant program in the world
• The largest Cystic Fibrosis Center in Missouri and one of the largest in the Midwest
• A national leader in treating childhood asthma
• One of the best equipped pediatric sleep labs in the Midwest
• A fully-equipped and nationally acclaimed Pulmonary Function Lab

Conditions Treated

• Asthma
• Obstructive Lung Diseases
• Tuberculosis
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Pulmonary Physiology
• Sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea
• Adverse reactions to penicillin and other drugs
• Eczema
• Pneumonia
• Chronic Cough
• Whooping Cough
• Respiratory Difficulties
• Sinusitis
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Food Allergies
  

Treatment Options

• Pediatric Lung Transplantation
• Lung Function Testing 
• Sleep Studies 
• Asthma Education Programs
• Oral Medications 
• Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
• Home Ventilator Management

Home care education and assistance

Evaluating and treating a child's allergy or pulmonary disorder is only part of the care provided by the professionals at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Many of the difficulties children endure also require extensive treatment at home. Therefore, educating parents and caregivers about home care and progress monitoring is a primary concern for the Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine staff.

In most instances, the staff works with other team members throughout the hospital, such as: Social work, child life services and physical therapy, to provide parents with the education and assistance they need to care for their children.

To make an appointment with an allergy specialist or pulmonary specialist call 314.454.KIDS or 800.678.KIDS.