Pediatric pulmonology consultation in Barranquilla, Colombia

What does a pediatric pulmonologist do?

A pediatric pulmonologist is a pediatrician specialized in the lungs and breathing of babies, children and teenagers. They diagnose and treat respiratory diseases that are frequent, persistent or complex and need deeper evaluation than a general pediatric visit.

When should a child see a pediatric pulmonologist?

For asthma or wheezing that is not controlled, cough lasting more than four weeks, repeated pneumonia, snoring with pauses during sleep, noisy breathing since birth, prematurity with lung problems, suspected cystic fibrosis, or when the pediatrician recommends it.

Which tests may be ordered?

Spirometry and lung function tests, pulse oximetry, chest X-ray or CT, sleep studies, allergy tests, sweat test and, in some cases, bronchoscopy to look inside the airway.

What should you bring?

The vaccination record, previous X-rays and tests, the list and doses of medications and inhalers your child uses (bring them so technique can be checked), and if possible videos or audio of the cough or breathing during an episode or while sleeping.

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