Pediatrics Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question It’s all about the kids at National Jewish Health for Kids in Denver, Colorado Our pediatric program was developed by our nationally recognized pediatricians to meet the unique needs of you and your child. Our pediatricians care for children and adolescents with allergic, pulmonary and immune system disorders in a setting designed to put you and your child at ease. We offer advanced testing, individualized care and open communication with your family and your physician. Our pediatricians are researchers, too, so your child will have access to the latest clinical trials and most effective treatments. Pediatrics at National Jewish Health At National Jewish Health for Kids, you and your child will find: The latest in clinical trials A focused and integrated approach State-of-the-art testing A therapy plan designed especially for your child A wide variety of specialty programs focused on all aspects of pediatric health. Our goal is to reduce symptoms and help you manage your child’s illness at home. We want your child to be able to participate in school, family and friend activities. We also want you and your child to feel good about yourselves and the treatment program. Condition Information Acute and Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia Adjustment Disorder Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) Allergic Proctocolitis Allergic Rhinitis (Pediatric) Allergy (Pediatric) Overview Anaphylaxis Anxiety Aspiration Asthma (Pediatric) Overview Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Behavioral Sleep Disorders (Pediatric) Bipolar Disorder Bronchiectasis Overview Bronchiolitis Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Chronic Bronchitis Chronic Cough Ciliary Dyskinesia Coping With Mycobacterial Disease Croup (Pediatric) Cyclic Fever Syndromes Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Depression Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Overview Emotional Health (Pediatric) Eosinophilic Colitis Eosinophilic Enteritis Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) Eosinophilic Lung Diseases Exercise Intolerance in Children Exercise-Induced Shortness of Breath (Pediatric) Family Intervention & Management Food Allergies Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Disorders Hypereosinophilic Syndromes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Hypoxemia (Pediatric) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Overview Juvenile Dermatomyositis Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Lupus Osteoporosis Pneumonia Psychological Trauma Scleroderma / Systemic Sclerosis (SSC) Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) Sleep Disorders Tracheobronchomalacia Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD) Vasculitis Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Wheezing in Infants Programs & Services Allergy & Asthma Program (Pediatric) Allergy Treatment Programs (Pediatric) Ambulatory Pediatrics Aquatic Therapy Art Therapy (Pediatric) Asthma Treatment Programs (Pediatric) Behavioral Sleep Services (Pediatric) Cell Biology Center for Health Promotion Child Life Program Child Psychiatry Consultation Clinical Nutrition Services Day Program (Pediatric) Division of Cell Biology Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine EILO/VCD Program Exercise & Performance Breathing Center Food Allergy Program (Pediatric) Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program (Pediatric) Immunodeficiency and Immune System Evaluation Program Morgridge Academy Nasal Disorder Neuropsychology Services (Pediatric) Nursing (Pediatric) Outpatient Clinic (Pediatric) Overnight Sleep Study for Children Psychosocial & Behavioral Health Evaluations Psychosocial & Behavioral Health Treatment Psychotherapy Pulmonary Diagnostic Center (Pediatric) Rehabilitation Services (Pediatric) Respiratory Treatment Programs Speech Language Pathology Speech Therapy Spirometry Testing Support Groups The Cohen Family Asthma Institute Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Treatment Programs Our Specialists Divya Chhabra, MD, MMSc + × Divya Chhabra, MD, MMSc Divya Chhabra, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Chhabra is in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Shauna M. Perry, MA, LPC, ATR + × Shauna M. Perry, MA, LPC, ATR Shauna M. Perry, MA, is a pediatric creative art therapist at National Jewish Health. Ms. Perry is in the Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health. Creative Art Therapist II Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile 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 View Full Profile Alexandra Phillips, PA-C, MPH + × Alexandra Phillips, PA-C, MPH Alexandra Phillips, PA-C, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Phillips is in the Department of Pediatrics. Physician Assistant Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Loading... View all (24) doctors specializing in Pediatrics Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Combination Therapy for Pediatric Asthma Patients Our researchers are studying an investigational combination of medications, one used to treat asthma in adults and the other not yet approved to treat adult asthma, to determine if it can improve symptoms and lung function in asthma patients age 5 to 17. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) & Skin-Infection Risk Eczema & Inflammation Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Investigational Treatment for Food Allergies MANDALA Asthma Study PrecISE Severe Asthma Interventions Teens Age 12-17 with Asthma The PROMISE Study: An Observational Study of Triple Combination Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Understanding Allergy Development in Infants Tests Pediatric Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests Related Locations Highlands Ranch Loveland National Jewish Health Main Campus For Professionals Refer a Patient Order a Test Consult with a Physician 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 consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Patient Stories Team Helps Teen Pursue his Passion Breath control is something every performer must master. For dancers, good breathing technique can add not only to endurance, but also to fluidity and grace. It can add power to an actor’s speech. Breath control is especially important and challenging for 18-year old Kendrick Trujillo, who suffers from severe asthma and allergies. Thanks to his multidisciplinary team at National Jewish Health, Trujillo has mastered breath control well enough to pursue dance and theatre studies as he heads off to college. Read More View All Patient Stories Health Insights & News Giving Help us care for children with respiratory and immune conditions. Ways to Give #Healthcare tailored for each child by #America's best pediatric specialists. Tweet this Featured Health Insight 10 Tips that Help Kids Prepare for a Good Night’s Sleep Learn More Avoid the September Epidemic Healthy Homes: Reduce Chemical Irritants Bone Health Exercise & Weight Checklist for Camp Asthma Tips for Kids Best and Worst Cities for Spring Allergies Flu & Cold Getting Ready for Fall Asthma Medications Art Therapy Back to School Checklist Daylight Savings & Sleep How to Prevent Peanut Allergy in Infants Can Utensils Make You Sick Back-to-School Action Plan Childhood Obesity Asthma Epidemic Increasing Your Bed Bug Awareness Healthy Eating Eating with Asthma 10 Tips that Help Kids Prepare for a Good Night’s Sleep Food Allergies and School Allergies & Holidays Helping Your Child Cope With a Medical Condition Kids Health Food Allergies & School 13 Tips for a Safe Halloween Eczema: Lifestyle Management Breathing Techniques Developed at National Jewish Health Help Athletes with Vocal Cord Dysfunction Healthy Homes: Eliminate Tobacco Smoke Avoiding the "September Epidemic" Fall Allergy Tips Eczema: Tips Cleaning Dirty Items Childhood Asthma Control Test Are Fruits and Vegetables Making Your Mouth Itchy? You May Have Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) Food Allergy Recipes Allergies At School Impact on Families Illness Management Healthy Homes: Eliminate Mice and Rats Allergy Medications Breakfast Muffin (Egg Allergy) Avoid Eczema Irritants Avoiding Infections at School Asthma & Pets Athletes & Asthma Healthy Homes: Eliminate Cockroaches Healthy Homes: Reduce Dust Mites Helpful Tools for Living With Asthma Asthma Action Plan Asthma Wizard Devices to Inhale Medication (Asthma Inhalers, COPD Inhalers) Help! I Can’t Sleep! Healthier Ingredient Substitutes Avoid & Treat Insect Stings Flu Prevention Tips Kitchen Safety & Food Allergies Healthy Homes: Reduce Mold How Much Sleep is Enough? Breakfast Muffin (Wheat Allergy) Hidden Allergens at Home Eczema Action Plan Holiday Recipe Makeovers Healthy Homes: Reduce Dust Don't Touch That Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Hidden Holiday Food Allergens 10 Tips to Prevent the Back-to-School Epidemic Devices for Inhaled Medications (Asthma Inhalers, COPD Inhalers) Get The 411 on Flu Vaccines Kids Health Child Sleep Needs Living With a Sleep Disorder Back-to-School Sleep Schedules Asthma: Nutrition Management Food Allergies: FAQ Epinephrine Injection Getting Sleep Back on Track for Fall Holiday Eating with Food Allergies Immune Deficiency Disorders: Lifestyle Management Living with a Sleep Disorder Infant and Toddler Sleep Healthy Homes: Reduce Pet Allergens Clues Your Toddler May Have Asthma Back-to-School Health Tips Emotional Health Back-to-School Nutrition Tips 6 Tips for Food Allergy Safety at School Keep Hands Clean Eating Well Throughout the Holiday Season Dust Mite Allergy: Reduce Exposure Getting Sleep Schedules Ready for School Insect Sting Allergy (Ant, Wasp and Bee Stings): FAQ Asthma Action Plan An Asthma Action Plan is a written, customized plan to help you manage asthma episodes. You or your child’s asthma action plan is... Exercise and Obesity Insect Sting Allergy (Ant, Wasp and Bee Stings): Reduce Exposure It is important to know how to reduce the risk of bee, wasp and insect stings if you or a family member has a bee sting, wasp sting or... Counseling or Therapy Consider counseling and therapy if there are changes in your child's daily functioning. Illness Action Plan Illness Action Plans (IAPs) can be developed for all chronic illnesses. National Jewish Health Introduces New Advertising Campaign and Tagline COVID-19 When to Call the Doctor COPD Overview Thinking Outside the Lunch Box Exercise-Induced Asthma: Cold Weather Activities 10 Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas Displaying results 1-6 (of 5436) |< < 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 > >| We Are Open and Here for You × Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. Please note that as we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we’re taking every precaution possible to ensure it’s safe to see your doctor. Call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Acute Respiratory Clinics for adults and children, and a Respiratory Recovery Clinic for those recovering from COVID-19 are available. Online Telehealth appointments and in office appointments are always available for our patients in need of care. Drive through appointments for COVID-19 testing – antibody (serology) testing and molecular (swab) testing are available. Antibody testing can be self-scheduled, while molecular and other tests require a doctor’s order. Patient Safety As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. 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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 consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Team Helps Teen Pursue his Passion Breath control is something every performer must master. For dancers, good breathing technique can add not only to endurance, but also to fluidity and grace. It can add power to an actor’s speech. Breath control is especially important and challenging for 18-year old Kendrick Trujillo, who suffers from severe asthma and allergies. Thanks to his multidisciplinary team at National Jewish Health, Trujillo has mastered breath control well enough to pursue dance and theatre studies as he heads off to college. Read More View All Patient Stories