Hospital for Children

Divisions/Specialties

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy offers comprehensive evaluation, treatment and education for asthma and other breathing disorders, allergic diseases, and primary immunodeficiencies. The division conducts research in many areas including asthma, food allergies and reflux.

Patient Conditions

For More Information

Watch ABC News OnCall+Allergy video featuring Dr. Mary Beth Bollinger, who discusses asthma and allergy research at the University of Maryland.

UMHC Breathmobile
The UMHC Breathmobile is a custom-built pediatric asthma and allergy clinic that travels to almost two dozen schools, providing ongoing asthma and allergy care to children.

Sweat Testing for Cystic Fibrosis
UMHC is offering sweat testing for cystic fibrosis. More»

Pediatric Pulmonary Function Laboratory
UMHC is offering pulmonary function testing at their new, full-service facility. More»

Asthma
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, central apnea and hypoventilation
Chronic lung disease
Chronic cough
Recurrent pneumonia
Aspiration syndrome
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic conjunctivitis
Latex allergy
Food allergy
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Drug allergy
Primary immunodeficiencies
Chronic sinusitis
Cystic fibrosis

Comprehensive Evaluations

Diagnostic testing of asthma and its severity:
- Symptom review
- Pulmonary function testing
- Peak flow monitoring
- Review of medication compliance
- Review of inhaler technique
- Response to therapy
Diagnostic testing of allergic disease:
- Environmental
- Food
- Latex
- Drug
Diagnostic testing of chronic lung disease
Diagnostic testing of central apnea:
- Polysomnography
- Cardiorespiratory monitoring
Diagnostic testing of obstructive sleep apnea:
- Overnight polysomnography
Diagnostic testing of recurrent pneumonia:
- Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage
Environmental assessment and education regarding environmental controls
Diagnostic testing for Cystic Fibrosis:

Comprehensive evaluation and sweat testing

Specialized Treatments

Care of severe asthmatics
Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
Food challenges
Management of sleep disorders
Management of chronic respiratory insufficiency, including home ventilation

Research Activities

Epidemiology of childhood asthma
Environmental variables affecting children with asthma
Improving asthma communication in minority families
Probiotics and asthma
Gastroesophageal reflux and asthma
Latex allergy in healthcare workers and premature infants
Parent/Child interactions in children with food allergies
The effectiveness of the Breathmobile^® on the treatment of asthma in minority children

Special Programs and Services

Breathmobile --a school-based asthma diagnosis and management program
Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center
Physician appointments in Spanish

Services to Physicians

Consultation on difficult cases
Second opinions
Special procedures
Short-term and long-term management

This page was last updated on: June 13, 2008.

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