Breathing Problems and Allergies

If your child does not seem to be breathing normally, how do you know if it's asthma, allergies or another breathing disorder? Our specialists can help.

If your child has difficulty breathing, your pediatrician or family doctor will probably agree that it's a good idea to see a specialist. We have a pediatric pulmonologist who specializes in childhood breathing disorders. He and his team work with children from infancy to college age to diagnose the exact cause of the problem and find the right treatment. They help many local athletes with asthma compete at the highest level.

Among the many conditions we diagnose and treat are:

• Asthma and other breathing disorders
• Cystic fibrosis
• Babies born prematurely with chronic lung diseases like bronchopulmonary dysplasia or other breathing disorders
• Terminally ill children with breathing disorders
• Children who need home life-support systems

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 877-LVH-KIDZ (584-5439) or 610-402-CARE (2273).

Allergies

If your child is sneezing and coughing, has itchy, watery eyes or other cold-like symptoms, she could have allergies.

Allergies are very common in children. Many different things can trigger allergies, including pollens and plants, molds and pets. "Seasonal" allergies occur at specific times of the year when certain plants are in bloom.

Our pediatric allergists can test your child to find out what's causing the allergic reaction and then find out how to prevent or treat the symptoms.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 877-LVH-KIDZ (584-5439) or 610-402-CARE (2273).

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