We teach children and their families to recognize asthma symptoms and control them before they become a problem. Each family is provided with a written action plan. With one or two follow-up visits, we assess adherence to therapy and asthma control, and reinforce education. After the final visit, we provide you with details of the evaluation and long-term treatment recommendations. Further follow up is available at your discretion.
Evaluation includes spirometry in our pulmonary function laboratory.
Recommendations for allergy testing, additional pulmonary function studies or bronchoscopy are given if necessary. We stress the importance of environmental control measures, proper use of inhalers, spacer devices and peak flow meters. Treatment -Spirometry is performed as part of the evaluation in the pulmonary function laboratory at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We will make recommendations for long-term management and provide a written action plan. Location The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Richard D. Wood Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center, 5th floor.