Valley’s pediatric pulmonology team diagnoses and treats all types of respiratory diseases and disorders in infants, children, and adolescents - offering a high level of medical expertise and child-friendly care that puts young patients and their families at ease.
Your Pediatric Pulmonology Team
Pediatric Pulmonologists
Lewis Kass, MD
Laura Conrad, DO
Conditions Treated
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Bronchitis and bronchiolitis
- Chest pain
- Chronic lung disease of prematurity
- Coughs (recurrent or persistent)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Exercise-related breathing difficulties
- “Floppy airways” (laryngomalacia, tracheomalacia, bronchomalacia)
- Noisy breathing
- Pectus excavatum or carinatum (Nuss Procedure)
- Pneumonia (bacterial and viral)
- Recurrent pulmonary distress
- Respiratory problems associated with gastroesophageal reflux
- Sinus infections or sinusitis
- Wheezing (recurrent or persistent)
- Other related breathing difficulties
Pediatric Pulmonology Services
- Spirometry and other pulmonary function tests
- Exercise testing
- X-rays
- Allergy and other laboratory tests
- Individualized treatment plans that may include inhaled medications, asthma action plans, patient and family education, and antibiotics or other appropriate medications
- Patient and parent education
- Follow-up care as needed
- Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy
Pediatric Bronchoscopy Program
The Pediatric Bronchoscopy Program enhances pediatric pulmonary services available at Valley, introducing a physician who specializes in the treatment of lung disorders and detecting these conditions using bronchoscopy. A flexible bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows for direct visualization of a child’s airway and the collection of fluid from the lungs for analysis via a special instrument called a bronchoscope. Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy may be indicated for the diagnosis or treatment of several pediatric pulmonary conditions, such as persistent cough or wheeze not responsive to traditional therapies, stridor – a high-pitched whistling sound heard while taking a breath, or recurrent pneumonia. A pediatric pulmonologist can determine when this procedure is necessary.
Pediatric Asthma Program
Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders of childhood and can often lead to missed school days and activities because of symptoms. The Pediatric Asthma Program at Valley will provide a comprehensive, diagnostic assessment for patients suffering from asthma, particularly severe or refractory asthma, with a multidisciplinary approach. An individualized treatment plan utilizing the latest asthma guidelines and therapies will be developed to promote normal physical activity, prevent sleepless nights, and reduced missed school days due to asthma.
