Pulmonary Diagnostic Center (Pediatric) Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question The Pediatric Pulmonary Diagnostic Center was established to effectively diagnose breathing problems in children, formulate individualized treatment plans, and evaluate each child’s response to therapies. Unique to National Jewish Health for Kids, the Center offers specialized pediatric exercise testing unavailable anywhere else in the Rocky Mountain region. Diagnostic Tests: Airway imaging Allergen skin testing Bronchoalveolar lavage testing Bronchoprovocation challenges including exercise challenge and methacholine challenge Cardiopulmonary exercise tolerance testing by one of the most experienced teams in the country Chest imaging including X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and fluoroscopy Continuous laryngoscopy during exercise by one of the most experienced teams in the country Endobronchial biopsy Exhaled gas testing Flexible bronchoscopy Flexible laryngoscopy Laboratory testing Lung function testing including lung volumes, diffusion capacity, lung static recoil, and respiratory muscle strength testing Nasal biopsy Spirometry Sweat test Testing for steroid resistance or abnormal metabolism of steroids Transbronchial biopsy Doctors Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD + × Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Zeitlin serves as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. Silverstein Chair, Department of Pediatrics Professor of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD + × Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Gross is in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Elizabeth M. Fan, PA-C + × Elizabeth M. Fan, PA-C Elizabeth M. Fan, PA-C, is a pediatric physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Fan is in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. Physician Assistant Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS + × Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, is a pediatric and adult pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Taylor-Cousar sees pediatric and adult pulmonary patients. Medical Director, Clinical Research Services Co-Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Director, Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Center Adult Program Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Department of Pediatrics President, Medical Staff View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Our researchers are working to identify the clinical, physiologic, genetic and molecular characteristics of asthmatics. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Improving Asthma Treatment Using Video Chat PrecISE Severe Asthma Interventions Reasons to Choose 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 #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. Read More View All Patient Stories
Reasons to Choose 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 #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. Read More View All Patient Stories