- Allergy and Immunology
- Severe Pediatric Asthma
Severe Pediatric Asthma
At UT Physicians Allergy and Immunology, pediatric asthma specialists strive to optimize care and improve the quality of life for their patients. With a team that includes an asthma educator, a personalized plan is created for every child.
Our team delivers the latest, evidence-based care, emphasizing the importance of the environment’s role and its impacts on asthma control. Using a multidisciplinary approach to optimize patient care, our physicians collaborate and refer patients to other subspecialties, such as otolaryngology (ENT), weight management, gastroenterology, and pediatric sleep medicine.
Testing services include:
- Spirometry – This pulmonary function test (PFT) assesses lung function. It aids in diagnosing and managing conditions such as asthma.
- Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) – Noninvasive and quick, this test measures lung inflammation. It is particularly useful for monitoring asthma and assessing airway inflammation.
- Allergy testing – Allergies can often trigger asthma symptoms. Skin prick testing can be done during a patient’s visit and may help identify potential triggers for asthma.
Common triggers:
- Colds and viruses
- Outdoor air pollution
- Smoke exposure
- Pollen
- Pets
- Dust mites
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