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When your child has trouble breathing, you might find it hard to catch your own breath.

You won’t feel at ease until they’re feeling better. And sometimes, the road to that destination seems long and winding. Some babies have breathing issues soon after birth, while other times, lung and airway conditions develop later in childhood. No matter what brought you here or when you came to see us, we’re prepared to help.

Our pediatric respiratory team cares for children with a wide range of breathing issues, from conditions that happen suddenly to ones that need long-term attention. Whatever respiratory problem your child has, our experts are here to help them and your family feel prepared to handle it.

Why Choose Us for Children’s Respiratory Care?

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Collaborative care:

Our expert pediatric providers work together to give your child the best care. That involves recognizing how breathing issues relate to other aspects of your child’s health and creating a personalized treatment plan for them.

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Caring approach:

We understand that finding the best respiratory care for your child can be a stressful and emotionally draining process. That’s why we’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We’ll also help you understand your child’s diagnosis and what their treatment involves.

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Comprehensive treatment:

Our wide range of services includes urgent treatments for sudden respiratory illnesses and emergencies and planned treatments for long-term conditions.

Meet Our Children’s Respiratory Team

You’ve probably heard, “many hands make light work.” At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, many hands make care you can trust. When you bring your child here for respiratory care, you’ll work with one or more of our dedicated providers. They evaluate and treat babies and children of all ages in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and many other areas of our hospitals.

Our providers work closely with other members of your child’s care team, which may include:

We also recognize that you’re the most important team member and advocate for your child. We’ll keep you informed and involved every step of the way.

Locations

Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Patient Stories

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