Asthma Care
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202-476-3970
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If your child is experiencing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness, or if you think your child has asthma, Children’s National Hospital is here to provide your child with the quality care they deserve.
We are one of the largest providers of acute asthma care in the mid-Atlantic region. In fact, Children’s National takes care of one percent of all pediatric patients in the nation that are seen in emergency departments for acute asthma care every year.
Choosing Children’s National for Asthma Care
Most children with asthma are cared for by their general physician or pediatrician (usually seen every three to six months) and do not require specialty care. However for some children, families may prefer to seek out specialty asthma care or pediatricians may refer patients to specialty asthma care.
Our dedicated specialty asthma team of physicians, respiratory therapists and nurse practitioners have in-depth knowledge and expertise in treating infants, children and adolescents with asthma and other lung-related conditions.
View our programs that can help minimize your child's flare-ups and improve their quality of life.
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The Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children’s National helps to ensures greater access for children and teens to pediatric experts in asthma and allergies, as well as inherited and acquired immune system disorders.
Meet the Allergy and Immunology team.
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IMPACT DC Asthma Clinic is an award-winning, evidence-based, pediatric asthma program in Washington, D.C., that sees patients who have been to the emergency room, were hospitalized for asthma or who generally have trouble controlling their asthma.
If further referrals are needed, IMPACT DC will coordinate with these programs or clinics: Severe Asthma Clinic, Aerodigestive Clinic, Allergy Clinic, Sleep Clinic, Improving Diet, Energy and Activity for Life Clinic and more. The goal of this clinic is to decrease the number of emergency room visits and hospital stays by educating patients and families about ways to manage their asthma and advocating for asthma-friendly homes.
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The Severe Asthma Clinic sees patients who have chronic asthma that is not responding well to treatment. This includes:
- Children that have been admitted to the intensive care unit or had more than one hospitalization in the past year.
- Children that have been evaluated by the IMPACT DC Asthma Clinic or primary care and were noted to have uncontrolled moderate or severe asthma symptoms, despite traditional treatment.
- Children that need high doses of daily therapy to maintain asthma control.
Contact Us
For questions about asthma care or to to schedule an appointment with one of of our specialized programs, please contact us at 202-476-3970.