Pediatric Asthma
The Pediatric Asthma Program at Monroe Carell provides in-depth asthma evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for children and teenagers with asthma. We can help your child whether their asthma symptoms are mild, moderate or severe.
For children with mild to moderate asthma, our medical team provides testing, assessment and development of an ongoing care plan that is right for your child and family. Regular follow-ups ensure good symptom control and proper medication management.
Severe asthma care
For children with severe asthma, our experts deliver personalized care, education about disease management and trigger avoidance, and regular follow-up in our outpatient clinic. We consider the whole child, connecting you with other specialists at Monroe Carell in a way that is convenient and personal.
Treatment at our severe asthma clinic requires a referral from a pediatric asthma, allergy or pulmonary health care provider.
Conditions We Treat
- Allergic asthma
- Difficult-to-treat asthma
- Eosinophilic asthma
- High-risk asthma
- Non-allergic asthma
- Recurrent wheeze
Meet Your Care Team
Paul E. MooreMD
- Aerodigestive Diseases, Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis, Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Eric D. AustinMD, MSCI
- Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Pulmonary Hypertension, Rare and Common Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases
Stacy L. DorrisMD
- Allergic Skin Disorders, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Pediatric Asthma, Pediatric Eczema
Mohammad F. FaziliMD, MBBS
- Aerodigestive Diseases, Asthma, Chronic Mechanical Ventilation, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep, Sleep Medicine
Christian Rosas SalazarMD, MPH
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Recurrent Wheeze, Severe Asthma
Why Choose the Pediatric Asthma Program at Monroe Carell
- Recognized care
U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked Monroe Carell's pulmonology department as one of the best in the nation. Our Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Pulmonary Hypertension programs are accredited pediatric centers.
- Comprehensive care
Your child will receive a full evaluation that shows us how they react individually to their environment and the asthma medications they use. We then create a personalized care plan for your child that may include new therapies.
- Ongoing education
We don't just treat children with asthma. We educate your family on managing the disease through teaching sessions and materials, including attendance at our Miller Harris Foundation Asthma Camp for Kids. We are also involved in educational conferences for health care providers, including our Pediatric Asthma Education Conference.
- Dedicated care for severe asthma
We offer dedicated clinic hours to children with severe asthma symptoms who have had difficulty managing the disease. Your child will receive expert, recognized care from pediatric pulmonologists, allergists and immunologists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, asthma educators, respiratory therapists, social workers, care managers and program coordinators. If your child continues experiencing severe symptoms after other treatment options, we can help.
- Home-based care
Controlling environmental triggers is key to overall health for children with asthma. So, some families receive in-person visits to perform home environmental assessments through the School of Nursing at Vanderbilt University.
- Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Use of biologic therapies for severe childhood asthma, such as omalizumab, mepolizumab, benralizumab, dupilumab, and tezepelumab