Pediatric Pulmonology (Lung Diseases)

Pediatric Pulmonology (Lung Diseases)

Dr. Giles with patient November 2017

Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Pulmonary Disorders

We provide expert consultation, evaluation and treatment of difficult-to-manage and often life-threatening asthma and other childhood lung disorders.

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Pulmonary Conditions We Treat

At Comer Children's we diagnose and manage a wide variety of pulmonary problems. We also provide ongoing care for children who require chronic ventilator support at home, such as those with muscular dystrophy or spinal cord injuries.​

Why Choose Comer Children's

Asthma Care

Comprehensive, team-based care is available for patients of all ages through the University of Chicago Medicine Asthma Center. The center's community of asthma experts works together on research, education and clinical care to offer solutions to the growing problem of asthma, particularly among children in urban neighborhoods.

Cystic Fibrosis Center

UChicago Medicine is home to a dedicated Cystic Fibrosis Center, fully accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Here, a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals coordinates treatment of this complex genetic disorder to minimize its effect on a child's lungs and nutritional health.

South Side Pediatric Asthma Center

UChicago Medicine, in partnership with La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Friend Family Health Center and St. Bernard Hospital, developed the South Side Pediatric Asthma Center. It provides collaborative, innovative and high-quality care to improve asthma management among South Side children.

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