Apnea
The Apnea Program, hosted at Austin Children’s Chest Associates, works in conjunction with the local Neonatal Intensive Care Units as a hospital follow-up clinic for infants discharged with Apnea of Infancy/Prematurity.
Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and affects between 5 and 10% of all children and is one of the leading causes for hospitalization and missed school days in children.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a disease of the lungs related to prematurity.
RSV
Bronchiolitis is a disease of the small airways most commonly caused by viruses.
Cystic Fibrosis
CF is a genetic disease that can affect lungs and growth.
Sleep
Pediatric Sleep Medicine is a relatively new and rapidly-growing facet of children’s healthcare.
Other Conditions Treated
Aspiration Pneumonias
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Abnormalities
Chronic Cough
Dyspnea
(Difficulty Breathing)
Dysphagia
(Difficulty Swallowing)
GERD (Reflux)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Stridor
Tracheostomy /Ventilator Management
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Other Services Offered
Exercise Testing
Pulmonary Function Testing
Synagis®
VEPTR
(Titanium Rib Expanders)
Xolair®
