Pediatric Pulmonology
Comprehensive Lung & Airway Care for Infants, Children, and Teens.
Asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep disorders, and complex airway conditions—managed with cutting-edge diagnostics and family-centered therapies.
The Pediatric Pulmonology Service delivers comprehensive respiratory care—from common asthma and chronic cough to complex ventilator-dependent children and congenital lung malformations. A monthly aerodigestive clinic integrates pulmonology, ENT, gastroenterology, general and developmental pediatrics, speech and language therapy to craft individualized, evidence-based plans. A dedicated Pediatric Sleep Lab diagnoses and manages sleep-related breathing disorders.
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UK and Ireland-trained pediatric pulmonologist in Burjeel Holdings2,500
pulmonary clinic visits and more than 100 bronchoscopies in 2024More than 100
pediatric sleep studies since opening of state-of-the-art pediatric sleep labAsthma-controller adherence increased by 80% with direct in-clinic education program
Common Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.
- Our comprehensively trained pediatric pulmonologist works closely with fetal and neonatal teams as well as pediatric surgeons. Optimal treatment options including surgical intervention are decided with regular clinical and radiological monitoring.
- Managed in conjunction with MDT team including pediatric intensive care, pediatric infectious disease, and pediatric surgeons.
- Treatment options for complicated lung infections such as chest drain insertion, medical management, fibrinolysis therapy, video-assisted thoracotomy, or thoracotomy.
- Comprehensive allergy testing including skin prick testing for aeroallergens
- Individualized treatment plan for house dust mite allergy
- Allergy immunotherapy options for house dust mite sensitization leading to asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) for infection workup
- Joint airway examination with ENT
- Mucosal biopsy
- Review of patients with suspected foreign bodies in partnership with ENT
- Long-term invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support
- Equipment setup and caregiver training
- Remote monitoring and follow-up
- Chronic aspiration
- Laryngeal cleft
- Tracheoesophageal fistula
- Laryngomalacia and upper airway malacia
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Central sleep apnea
- Circadian rhythm and behavioral sleep disorders
- Chronic lung disease of prematurity
- Tracheostomy-dependent infants
- Weaning and decannulation protocols
- Cystic fibrosis
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia
- Surfactant protein deficiencies and other rare lung disorders
- Persistent moderate-to-severe asthma
- Exercise-induced bronchospasm
- Difficult-to-control or refractory asthma
- Recurrent wheeze
- Chronic cough
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) follow-up
Procedures & Treatments.
Home CPAP/BiPAP titration and tele-monitoring
Tracheostomy Care & Decannulation Pathway – joint with ENT and intensive care team
Airway Clearance Techniques (ACT)—Physiotherapy, oscillatory PEP
School and sports-participation letters; exercise-induced asthma management
Child-life and psychology for chronic disease coping
Dietitian for high-calorie CF and BPD nutrition
Pediatric pulmonologist-led education for inhaler, ACT, oxygen & ventilation
CFTR Genotyping for CF diagnosis
Flexible & Rigid Bronchoscopy with BAL, airway evaluation
High-Resolution Chest CT with low-dose pediatric protocol
6-Minute Walk Test for exercise tolerance
Full Polysomnography in pediatric sleep lab with video monitoring
FeNO measurement for airway inflammation
Spirometry, Lung Volumes, DLCO—child-friendly PFT lab
Care Pathway & Coordination.
Referral & Triage
Urgent cases (stridor, severe asthma) seen within 24 hours; routine within 7 days.
Comprehensive Assessment
History, PFT, imaging, labs in a single visit where possible.
Treatment Initiation
Medication optimization, therapy training, or procedure scheduling.
Home Management & Monitoring
Tele-CPAP uploads
Long-Term Follow-up
Clinic visits as required; transition to adult pulmonology at 16-18 years.
Technology & Facilities.
Child-Friendly PFT Lab
Low-Dose CT for airway imaging
Pediatric polysomnogram
Dedicated Airway Equipment
including for very young children with 2.8 mm Olympus scope for very young children
