Pediatric Pulmonology and Respiratory Care

Pediatric pulmonology is a medical subspecialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory disorders and diseases in children. Common Pediatric Respiratory Illnesses. There are several types of pediatric respiratory conditions. Bacteria, viruses, or fungi cause many illnesses that affect the respiratory tract. Common pediatric respiratory illnesses include bronchiolitis, croup, pertussis, and pneumonia.