Asthma (Pediatric)

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The first symptoms of childhood asthma – heavy wheezing, tight chest and shortness of breath – can be frightening, especially in young children. Inflammation and increased sensitivity of the airways are common features of asthma, and can cause these symptoms in children.

In Denver, Colorado, and around the country, National Jewish Health for Kids is the trusted leader in caring for moderate or severe childhood asthma. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, our program is designed to meet the rising demand for asthma care. Our pediatric asthma team brings together physicians, nurses, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists and others. These experts work together to create an individualized treatment plan for your child.

Our doctors are researchers, too, so your child will have access to the latest pediatric asthma clinical trials and most effective treatments.

At National Jewish Health for Kids you’ll find:

Advanced testing not available elsewhere
Individualized treatment plans that reflect your child’s specific needs
Rehabilitation services
The latest in clinical trials
Nutrition counseling and education.

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Our Specialists

Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD

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Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD Silverstein Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics

Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Zeitlin serves as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics.
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Jordan Abbott, MA, MD

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Jordan Abbott, MA, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Jordan Abbott, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Abbott is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Patient Rating

4.4 out of 5 stars

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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD

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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD Professor
Head, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Department of Pediatrics
America's Top Doctors 2013 - Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Donald Y M Leung, PhD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Leung serves as Division Head of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Bruce J. Lanser, MD

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Bruce J. Lanser, MD Assistant Professor
Director, Pediatric Food Allergy Program
Associate Director, Pediatric Allergy Fellowship Program
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology

Bruce J. Lanser MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lanser is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Jordan Abbott, MA, MD

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Jordan Abbott, MA, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Jordan Abbott, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Abbott is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Patient Rating

4.4 out of 5 stars

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Mark Boguniewicz, MD

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Mark Boguniewicz, MD Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Mark Boguniewicz, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. He is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Patient Rating

4.7 out of 5 stars

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Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD

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Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Brar is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
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Donna L. Bratton, MD

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Donna L. Bratton, MD Professor
Catherine Kramer Foundation Scientist
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Donna L. Bratton, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Bratton is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Sanny Chan, MD, PhD

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Sanny Chan, MD, PhD Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Sanny Chan, MD, PhD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Chan is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Christine B. Cho, MD

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Christine B. Cho, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Christine B. Cho, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Cho is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Ronina A. Covar, MD

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Ronina A. Covar, MD Associate Co-Director, The Cohen Family Asthma Institute
Head, Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Consult Service
Associate Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Ronina A. Covar, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Covar is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Elizabeth M. Fan, PA-C

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Elizabeth M. Fan, PA-C Physician Assistant
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Elizabeth M. Fan, PA-C, is a pediatric physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Fan is in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine.
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Jennifer Fish, NP

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Jennifer Fish, NP Nurse Practitioner
Department of Pediatrics

Jennifer Fish, NP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Fish is in the Department of Pediatrics.
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Pia Johanna Hauk, MD

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Pia Johanna Hauk, MD Head, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics
Associate Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Pia Johanna Hauk, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hauk serves as Head of the Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics.
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Bruce J. Lanser, MD

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Bruce J. Lanser, MD Assistant Professor
Director, Pediatric Food Allergy Program
Associate Director, Pediatric Allergy Fellowship Program
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology

Bruce J. Lanser MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lanser is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD

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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD Professor
Head, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Department of Pediatrics
America's Top Doctors 2013 - Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Donald Y M Leung, PhD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Leung serves as Division Head of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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J. Tod Olin, MD, MSCS

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J. Tod Olin, MD, MSCS Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Department of Pediatrics

J. Tod Olin, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Olin is in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine.
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Patient Rating

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, MPH

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Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, MPH Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. He is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Carah B. Santos, MD

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Carah B. Santos, MD Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Carah B. Santos, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Santos is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS

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Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS Associate Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
Associate Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Department of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics

Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, is a pediatric and adult pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Taylor-Cousar sees pediatric and adult pulmonary patients.
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Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD

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Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD Silverstein Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics

Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Zeitlin serves as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics.
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Clinical Trials

A Summertime Sleep Research Study for 12-17 year olds with Asthma (SIESTA)

We are looking for adolescents ages 12 to 17 years old who have had asthma symptoms in the past year to participate a study looking at sleep duration and asthma. Participants will be involved with this study over the summer for three weeks.

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An Asthma Research Study for 12-17 year olds (teen SIENA)

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Reasons to Visit National Jewish Health

The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses
Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey
Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS
Physicians frequently recognized as among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly
Among the top 8 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to the latest clinical trials
118-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders

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Patient Stories

‘We love National Jewish Health’

Tye Adams’ asthma, sinus and reflux problems were so severe that doctors in Texas were running out of treatment options. The family turned to National Jewish Health. Now, his conditions are under control and he is active – playing sports and jumping on the trampoline.