Welcome to the Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic (PPC) at the VCU Children's Medical Center. Our team of providers is the only specialty group in Central Virginia dedicated to the evaluation and ongoing treatment of pediatric pulmonary diseases. Our specialists provide in-depth clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, and ongoing treatment for pediatric patients who have chronic pulmonary problems such as asthma and cystic fibrosis. Because the care of pulmonary patients is complex and multifaceted, we work closely with your primary care physician who will have an ongoing role in addressing your day-to-day health needs while our specialty team works to address the unique needs of children with lung problems.
What types of patients are seen by PPC?
The VCU Medical Center Pediatric Pulmonology team provides multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient services for infants and children with acute and chronic respiratory problems, including:
• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Cystic fibrosis
• Vocal cord dysfunction
• Infantile wheezing
• Pneumonia
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary mycosis
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary sleep disorders
• Chronic lung disease of infancy (bronchopulmonary dysplasia)
• Immotile cilia syndrome
• Interstitial lung disease
• Congenital lung anomalies
• Respiratory problems of neuromuscular disorders
• Respiratory problems of Sickle Cell Disease
• Respiratory Failure and insufficiency (home ventilators, tracheotomy care, long-term supplemental oxygen need)
What types of testing is available?
A wide array of diagnostic testing is available including:
• Pulmonary function testing
• Spirometry
• Lung volumes
• Diffusion capacity
• Exercise challenge • Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage
• Noninvasive end-tidal CO2 measurement
• Noninvasive oxygen monitoring
• Sweat testing
What is Care Connection for Children?
The Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic also provides individualized care coordination for patients with chronic healthcare needs through Care Connection for Children (CCC). This comprehensive program provides care coordination, insurance assistance, community resources information and referral assistance free of charge to children under the age of 21. Contact the CCC office at 804-827-1795 for more information.