Children's Medical Specialties
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Children's Allergy & Lungs
MeritCare Children's specializes in diagnosing allergic and breathing disorders in children and adolescents. Examples of these problems include:
- Asthma
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Exercise-induced shortness of breath
- Hay fever
- Eczema
- Hives
- Food allergies
- Insect allergies
Examinations with MeritCare Children's allergy and lung specialists are very thorough. Be prepared to spend at least two hours completing tests at your appointment.
Learning how to recognize an allergic reaction will help you get your child the medical care needed if a reaction occurs. MeritCare Children's allergy and lung specialists will teach you how to help your child manage his/her allergy or breathing disorder.