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• What is pulmonology?
  Pulmonology is a pediatric specialty that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract in infants, children and adolescents. Pulmonology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases, as well as secondary prevention.
• What is Allergy/Immunology?
  Allergy/immunology is a branch of the pediatric pulmonology. Pediatric allergy/immunology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases, including asthma, hay fever, hives, eczema, and drug and food allergies in infants, children and adolescents.

The Pulmonary, Allergy and Cystic Fibrosis Center at Miller Children’s Hospital knows that having a child with asthma, allergies, Cystic Fibrosis or pulmonary problems can be difficult. The transition into schools, as well as social settings can be challenging due to the environment and activity.

Rest-assured that whether your child is having a consultation, tests, receiving treatment or follow-up care through one of the center’s programs, the center’s care team will be working closely with both patients and their families during this process.

What Your Child’s School Needs to Know About Cystic Fibrosis:

• Cystic fibrosis is not contagious, but your child is susceptible to lung infections and should be isolated from other students with respiratory symptoms
• Your child has special dietary requirements, and must be allowed unlimited access to snacks and water
• Your child must take enzymes before each meal or snack
• Your child must be allowed time to take medications and do airway clearance treatments during the school day if necessary
• Your child should have unlimited access to the bathroom
• Your child should participate in exercise but must drink water or sports drinks to replace fluids and salt lost through sweat
• Your child will have unpredictable periods of illness requiring him to stay home from school, so he may not be able to comply with attendance rules
• Your child may be in the hospital at some point during the school year and must be given the opportunity to make up work

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