Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pulmonology
The Division of Pulmonology offers outpatient and inpatient
evaluation and care for pediatric patients with a variety of lung
diseases including:
- Asthma
- Apnea
- Chronic cough
- Chronic lung disease of infancy, including prematurity
- Chronic Home Ventilation Program
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Exercise related shortness of breath
- Lung problems associated with neuromuscular disorders
- Lung problems associated with immune disorders
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Pediatric sleep disorders
We are the only accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center, Pediatric Sleep
Lab in the state of New Mexico and offer a multi disciplinary Home
Ventilation/tracheotomy Program.
Diagnostic procedures offered include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Sweat Testing
- Pediatric Sleep Studies
- Pulmonary Function Testing including basic spirometry/lung
volumes, exercise and methacholine challenges, full cardiopulmonary
testing and videolaryngoscopy for vocal cord dysfunction.
Patients are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team of health care
professionals who also offer educational services to patients.
FACULTY:
Lea Davies, M.D. - Division Chief
Francine Caffey, M.D.
William H. Kelly, Pharm.D. -
Publications
Melinda Marsh, M.D.
Esmeralda Morales, M.D.
A. Chester Ogborn, M.D.
Hengahmeh H. Raissy, Pharm.D.