The Department of Pediatric Pulmonology at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, is dedicated to the treatment of children with respiratory diseases. The experts in the Pediatric Pulmonology department have extensive experience diagnosing and treating children with asthma, chronic cough, recurrent chest infections, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, obstructive sleep apnoea , and other conditions affecting their lungs. Our team includes pediatricians who specialize in pediatrics as well as paediatric pulmonology who are specially trained to treat lung conditions in children. We work closely with our patient’s families to make sure they understand how to care for their child’s condition at home.

We work closely with  multidisciplinary teams including ENT, Speech and Language therapist, Respiratory physiotherapist, dieticians, Cardiologists and other subspecialists to look after children with complex background.

Preparing for your appointment

Please bring any medications, including inhaler devices , which your child may be using, to the appointment. Investigations such a chest x-ray or lung function testing can be done on the same day if required.

Asthma

Airway Related Disorders and Ventilation Experience both Non-Invasive and Long-Term Ventilation

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

Allergy Related Breathing Problems Chronic Lung Disease

Atelectasis

Bronchiectasis

Bronchitis in Children

Chronic Cough

Complicated Lung Infections including Management of Empyema

Cystic Fibrosis

Hyperventilation

Interstitial Lung Disease

Neuromuscular Diseases Leading to Respiratory Problems

Pertussis

Pneumonia

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Pulmonary Hypertension

Respiratory Failure

Respiratory Infections

Restrictive Lung Disease

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Snoring and Sleep Disordered Breathing

Services We Offer

Allergy Testing

Asthma Education

Bronchodilator Reversibility

Bronchoscopy

Complex Lung Functions

CT Chest With or Without Contrast

Exercise Testing

Exhaled Nitric Oxide

Fitness to Fly Testing

Induced Sputum

Inhaler Technique Training

Respiratory Physiotherapy

Sleep Study

Spirometry

Swallow Assessment

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