Pediatric respirologists are doctors who specialize in lung and breathing issues in children. They deal with a range of conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other conditions and diseases related to children’s lungs. Read on for a short summary of what pediatric respirologists do in their day-to-day work.

Diagnosing Breathing Problems: They’re experts in figuring out why a child might be having trouble breathing, coughing a lot, or experiencing other lung-related symptoms.

Conducting Lung Tests: To get to the root of the problem, they might use tests like spirometry (which measures how much and how fast a child can blow air out), chest X-rays, or other specialized lung function tests.

Developing Treatment Plans: Once they know what’s going on, they create a personalized plan for each child. This might include medications like inhalers for asthma, treatments for infections, or therapies to help with cystic fibrosis.

Managing Chronic Conditions: For long-term conditions like cystic fibrosis, they provide ongoing care and adjust treatments as the child grows.

Educating and Supporting Families: They spend time teaching families about the condition and how to manage it at home, ensuring kids can lead as normal a life as possible.

Collaborating with Other Healthcare Providers: They often work with other specialists, like allergists or ear, nose, and throat doctors, to provide comprehensive care for children with complex respiratory conditions.

Staying Updated with Research: Pediatric respirologists keep up with the latest advancements in lung treatments and therapies to offer the best care.

Emergency and Intensive Care Support: They also play a crucial role in managing respiratory emergencies and providing care in intensive care units for severe lung conditions.

Pediatric respirologists are key in helping children breathe easier and manage lung conditions effectively, aiming to improve their quality of life and overall health.

Assessment and Treatment for:

• Asthma
• Chronic/recurrent cough
• Recurrent pneumonia
• Acute or chronic breathing/lung conditions

How to book a specialist appointment:

Our specialists see patients by referral. Please ask your physician or primary care provider to send a referral to Kindercare.

• The most efficient way to be referred to Kindercare is via Ocean eReferral. To get started, send your Doctor or Nurse Practitioner this link: bit.ly/refertoKCP
• If a referral through Ocean eReferral is not possible, your Doctor or Nurse Practitioner can fax referrals to 416-848-7664
• If you do not have a primary care provider, need help or have any questions, email admin@kindercare.ca or call 416-848-7665