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Pediatric Pulmonology Care in Long Beach, CA

A pediatric pulmonology question in Long Beach should be organized around the child’s age and breathing pattern.

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Clinical Overview

About Pediatric Pulmonology in Long Beach

Pediatric pulmonology evaluates breathing and lung concerns in infants, children, and adolescents using age-appropriate history, examination, and testing. Persistent cough or wheeze can have several causes, so the care plan starts with the pattern rather than one assumed diagnosis.

A video or audio recording may help when a sound cannot be reproduced during the Woodruff Avenue visit.

Pack every inhaler, spacer, mask, airway-clearance device, and home measurement, along with imaging and prior lung-function reports. Testing depends on age, cooperation, stability, and the suspected condition; a young child may need a different approach than an adolescent. The clinician may coordinate with primary care, allergy, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, or another pediatric service.

For a broader clinical overview, read the pediatric pulmonology guide.

Local clinic: Modena Health Long Beach, 3816 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 209, Long Beach, CA 90808. Phone: 562-496-4749.

Clinical references: American Thoracic Society: Patient Resources and NHLBI: Children and Asthma.

Long Beach Care Team

Meet Physicians Serving Long Beach

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Antoinette Burke, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Iris Kim, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

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Raffi Tchekmedyian, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

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Steven Meltzer, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

Dr. Ashley Sandoval

Ashley Sandoval, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Pediatric Pulmonology Questions in Long Beach

The visit reviews growth, birth and respiratory history, exercise or sleep symptoms, infections, medicines, imaging, and prior lung-function results to define the next clinical question.

Testing and treatment depend on the child’s age and ability, symptom severity, and suspected condition. Care may require coordination with primary care, allergy, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, or another pediatric specialist.

Relevant information includes birth, hospitalization, imaging, and specialist records, all inhalers, devices, medicines, and home measurements, and a caregiver timeline of cough, wheeze, sleep, exercise, and infections. This context helps the clinician focus on evidence that can change diagnosis, treatment, or day-to-day care.

Published Patient Experience

A Long Beach Patient’s Experience With the Clinic

“Went in for a consultation for my children's eczema. Dr. Kim was very patient, answered all of our questions and concerns, and made it comfortable for us to do so. We learned new information regarding their eczema (which is saying a lot because I've spent so much time researching it myself), and advice that seems to be working to finally heal their skin. We were able to get the skin test done the same day, and blood work ordered for the follow up. The nurse who did the skin test was fast and efficient. There were no tears involved, only discomfort of course where hives developed. The front desk staff were also friendly, quick to address and assist me when I walked in, and sweet to let my children pick out a giveaway toy after the visit. Plenty of parking on site.”

— L.A.

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