Pulmonology and Allergy

Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy undertake the diagnosis and management of both respiratory disease and allergy in children.

  

We are also home to the Floating Hospital’s Cystic Fibrosis Center, a clinical teaching and research facility supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Center provides diagnosis and care for patients of all ages with cystic fibrosis. 

 

Our fully-equipped pulmonary function laboratory provides equipment for complete assessment of respiratory function including the following:

• Helium dilution lung volumes
• Body plethysmography
• Time-based spirometry
• Arterial blood gas sampling
• Flow volume curves
• Diffusing capacity
• Airway challenge
• Oximetry
• Capnography
• Exercise capability

Computerized results are available in chart form after medical interpretation, usually within one working day of laboratory testing.

 

In addition to services offered at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, we offer specialty outpatient services at several satellite locations. 

 

For more information or to make an appointment, call 617-636-7917