Our Pulmonary Medicine Services and Centers

If your child suffers from pulmonary health issues, the experts at Children's can help.

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh provides complete care for children with:

• Cystic fibrosis
• Asthma
• Immune diseases
• Sleep disorders

Contact Us

To schedule an appointment with the Division of Pulmonary Medicine, please call 412-692-5630. Online scheduling is also available for both in-person and video visits.

Pulmonary Services and Centers at Children’s Hospital

• Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center – provides leading edge testing, treatments, and genetic counseling to children and adults with cystic fibrosis.
• Pulmonary Exercise Lab – conducts exercise testing to assess children with lung, endocrine and other problems.
• Pulmonary Function Lab – offers a wide range of tests to check lung and respiratory function in children.
• Sleep Program – diagnoses and treats children with sleeping problems in a warm, kid-friendly environment.

Referral Requirements for Pulmonary Medicine Care at Children's

Referrals from primary care physicians, medical and social agencies or other Children’s Hospital specialty services are helpful, but not necessary. Authorization from the patient’s insurance provider and/or primary care physician may be needed for insurance coverage.. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call the office number listed. Sweat testing and pulmonary function testing are available at the request of the referring physician and do not require consultation. Evaluation by the pulmonologist is needed before flexible bronchoscopy or sleep studies.