Respiratory Medicine
Overview
The Respiratory Medicine and Transitional Care Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital has a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation and management of children with acute or chronic lung disease or complex respiratory conditions.
The unit also runs weekly cystic fibrosis clinics providing shared care with regional paediatricians and general practitioners whenever possible.
The respiratory function test laboratory provides routine spirometry and plethysmography, an infant lung function service, polysomnographic evaluation of children with suspected sleep apnoea, respiratory muscle testing and also includes an exercise laboratory and facilities for allergy skin tests.
Conditions we treat
Acute or chronic lung disease
Complex respiratory conditions
CPAP/BiPAP therapy
Cystic Fibrosis
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Pleural effusion
Refer your child for treatment
Use the form below to refer your child for treatment. A member of our team will be in touch within 2 working days.
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