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Childhood Breathing Problems?

If it is keeping a child from breathing well, we are here to help.

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We help children with chronic and acute lung problems, with a focus on coordinating care with other subspecialist at Carilion Children’s Clinic when needed.

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Childhood Breathing Problems?

If it is keeping a child from breathing well, we are here to help.

We're Growing!

We help children with chronic and acute lung problems, with a focus on coordinating care with other subspecialist at Carilion Children’s Clinic when needed.

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  • Aerodigestive issues
  • Airway obstruction
  • Apnea
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (chronic lung disease of prematurity)
  • Chest pain
  • Chest wall abnormalities
  • Chronic cough
  • Congenital lung anomalies
  • Exercise intolerance
  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
  • Pulmonary ciliary dyskinesia
  • Pulmonary fibrosis (damage and scarring of lung tissue)
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Recurrent croup
  • Recurrent pneumonia
  • Respiratory failure and insufficiency (home vent, trach, long-term supplemental oxygen)
  • Respiratory problems of neuromuscular disorders
  • Respiratory problems of sickle cell disease
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sleep disordered breathing
  • Vocal cord dysfunction
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Leadership and Practice

Natalie M. Hayes D.O.Natalie M. Hayes D.O.Chief, Pediatric Pulmonology

"I enjoy educating my patients and families about their lung conditions and how/why breathing medications work. This empowers them to be as symptom-free as possible, which may increase their activity level and quality of life."

Boy breathing into a Spirometer

Spirometry

Spirometry is a common test that indicates how well your lungs work. It helps doctors diagnose asthma and other breathing problems by measuring the amount of air inhaled and exhaled, as well as how fast you exhale.

Getting a Spirometry Test Video
Hands of children holding pieces of jigsaw puzzle

Putting the Puzzle Together

Diagnosis and management of asthma is a lot like putting a jigsaw puzzle together! We need to put all the pieces together to see the big picture and what will best help your child not to have to worry about breathing and get back to being a kid!

Asian male Doctor using a stethoscope listen to the heartbeat of a little girl patient

Comprehensive Care

Our pediatric pulmonologists and team of pediatric respiratory therapists, allergists, dietitians and social workers take a comprehensive approach to treating acute or chronic breathing issues. At Carilion Children’s Pediatric Pulmonology, patients receive a thorough evaluation and a personalized ma

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Boy breathing into a Spirometer

Spirometry

Spirometry is a common test that indicates how well your lungs work. It helps doctors diagnose asthma and other breathing problems by measuring the amount of air inhaled and exhaled, as well as how fast you exhale.

Getting a Spirometry Test Video
Hands of children holding pieces of jigsaw puzzle

Putting the Puzzle Together

Diagnosis and management of asthma is a lot like putting a jigsaw puzzle together! We need to put all the pieces together to see the big picture and what will best help your child not to have to worry about breathing and get back to being a kid!

Asian male Doctor using a stethoscope listen to the heartbeat of a little girl patient

Comprehensive Care

Our pediatric pulmonologists and team of pediatric respiratory therapists, allergists, dietitians and social workers take a comprehensive approach to treating acute or chronic breathing issues. At Carilion Children’s Pediatric Pulmonology, patients receive a thorough evaluation and a personalized ma

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Education

We provide education to empower patients and their families manage breathing issues

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Collaborative

We work closely with families, primary care physicians and schools to control asthma

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Expertise

Board-certified pediatric pulmonologists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting lungs and respiratory tracts

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Education

We provide education to empower patients and their families manage breathing issues

graphic of handshake

Collaborative

We work closely with families, primary care physicians and schools to control asthma

graphic of doctor and young girl

Expertise

Board-certified pediatric pulmonologists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting lungs and respiratory tracts

Meet Our Pediatric Pulmonology Team

We have a fun-loving team of doctors and nurse practitioner, who along with our nurses, asthma educators, and respiratory therapist, are ready to help your child breathe easier so you can too!

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  • Aerodigestive issues
  • Airway obstruction
  • Apnea
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (chronic lung disease of prematurity)
  • Chest pain
  • Chest wall abnormalities
  • Chronic cough
  • Congenital lung anomalies
  • Exercise intolerance
  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
  • Pulmonary ciliary dyskinesia
  • Pulmonary fibrosis (damage and scarring of lung tissue)
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Recurrent croup
  • Recurrent pneumonia
  • Respiratory failure and insufficiency (home vent, trach, long-term supplemental oxygen)
  • Respiratory problems of neuromuscular disorders
  • Respiratory problems of sickle cell disease
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sleep disordered breathing
  • Vocal cord dysfunction

Conditions Treated

  • Aerodigestive issues
  • Airway obstruction
  • Apnea
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (chronic lung disease of prematurity)
  • Chest pain
  • Chest wall abnormalities
  • Chronic cough
  • Congenital lung anomalies
  • Exercise intolerance
  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
  • Pulmonary ciliary dyskinesia
  • Pulmonary fibrosis (damage and scarring of lung tissue)
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Recurrent croup
  • Recurrent pneumonia
  • Respiratory failure and insufficiency (home vent, trach, long-term supplemental oxygen)
  • Respiratory problems of neuromuscular disorders
  • Respiratory problems of sickle cell disease
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sleep disordered breathing
  • Vocal cord dysfunction

Treatment Options

  • Aerosol therapy
  • Asthma education
  • Biologics for treatment of severe asthma
  • Flexible bronchoscopy
  • Home apnea monitoring
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Non-invasive ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapies
  • Parent instruction for home therapy
  • Premature infant care seat evaluation
  • Pulmonary function test (“breathing test”)
  • Pulse oximetry and supplemental oxygen
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Proud of our

Leadership and Practice

Natalie M. Hayes D.O.Natalie M. Hayes D.O.Chief, Pediatric Pulmonology

"I enjoy educating my patients and families about their lung conditions and how/why breathing medications work. This empowers them to be as symptom-free as possible, which may increase their activity level and quality of life."

Boy breathing into a Spirometer

Spirometry

Spirometry is a common test that indicates how well your lungs work. It helps doctors diagnose asthma and other breathing problems by measuring the amount of air inhaled and exhaled, as well as how fast you exhale.

Getting a Spirometry Test Video
Hands of children holding pieces of jigsaw puzzle

Putting the Puzzle Together

Diagnosis and management of asthma is a lot like putting a jigsaw puzzle together! We need to put all the pieces together to see the big picture and what will best help your child not to have to worry about breathing and get back to being a kid!

Asian male Doctor using a stethoscope listen to the heartbeat of a little girl patient

Comprehensive Care

Our pediatric pulmonologists and team of pediatric respiratory therapists, allergists, dietitians and social workers take a comprehensive approach to treating acute or chronic breathing issues. At Carilion Children’s Pediatric Pulmonology, patients receive a thorough evaluation and a personalized ma

left-arrowyears-left-arrow in childrens
Boy breathing into a Spirometer

Spirometry

Spirometry is a common test that indicates how well your lungs work. It helps doctors diagnose asthma and other breathing problems by measuring the amount of air inhaled and exhaled, as well as how fast you exhale.

Getting a Spirometry Test Video
Hands of children holding pieces of jigsaw puzzle

Putting the Puzzle Together

Diagnosis and management of asthma is a lot like putting a jigsaw puzzle together! We need to put all the pieces together to see the big picture and what will best help your child not to have to worry about breathing and get back to being a kid!

Asian male Doctor using a stethoscope listen to the heartbeat of a little girl patient

Comprehensive Care

Our pediatric pulmonologists and team of pediatric respiratory therapists, allergists, dietitians and social workers take a comprehensive approach to treating acute or chronic breathing issues. At Carilion Children’s Pediatric Pulmonology, patients receive a thorough evaluation and a personalized ma

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graphic of cap and diploma

Education

We provide education to empower patients and their families manage breathing issues

graphic of handshake

Collaborative

We work closely with families, primary care physicians and schools to control asthma

graphic of doctor and young girl

Expertise

Board-certified pediatric pulmonologists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting lungs and respiratory tracts

Meet Our Pediatric Pulmonology Team

We have a fun-loving team of doctors and nurse practitioner, who along with our nurses, asthma educators, and respiratory therapist, are ready to help your child breathe easier so you can too!

cta-link-iconcta-section link icon Call 540-769-0976
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