Pediatric Asthma

Asthma is a condition where your lungs react to things that normally don’t affect other people, making it difficult to breathe.

Your body senses something dangerous in the lungs and reacts in two major ways:

The muscles in our airways tighten up, causing the airways to narrow and making it harder for air to pass through
The airways become swollen (inflamed)

The University of Maryland Children's Hospital has a team of experts ready to help treat your child's asthma. Learn more about:

Areas of Expertise

Patient Conditions

Asthma
Central apnea/hyperventilation
Chronic lung disease
Chronic cough
Recurrent pneumonia/infections
Aspiration syndromes
Allergies
Atopic dermatitis
Primary immunodeficiency
Chronic sinusitis
Chronic respiratory failure
Eosinophilic gastro-intestinal disorders
Sleep disorders

Specialized Treatment

Allergen Immunotherapy
Anti-IgE therapy
IV and subcutaneous gammaglobulin
Ventilation services/oxygen management

Special Programs

Breathmobile® - Free mobile asthma clinic
for underserved/uninsured children.
Pediatric Sleep Program - Evaluation and management of suspected sleep disorders from infancy to adolescence.

Awards and Recognition

The University of Maryland Children's Hospital is the first pediatric hospital on the East Coast to receive a certificate of distinction from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) for its treatment of children with asthma.

The designation shows that the Children's Hospital's pediatric asthma program meets rigorous standards for excellent care.