Patient Care

The Pediatric CF Program provides comprehensive care for children with cystic fibrosis and CF-related metabolic syndrome, focusing on early diagnosis, individualized treatment, and supporting healthy growth and development. 

Highlights: 

• Multidisciplinary care: pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, social workers, patient navigator, mental health coordinator. 
• Care for children with CF and CF-related metabolic syndrome. 
• Proud to serve a diverse patient community.  To better support our patients, we offer innovative, culturally relevant resources, including Spanish-language videos on YouTube, featuring real stories from our patients and families. 
• Continuously recognized by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) for Quality Improvement and Care Center Partnership. 
• Leaders in CF research: A designated CFF Therapeutic Development Network Center, multicenter CF clinical trials, newborn screening initiatives, and transition-of-care innovations. 
• Regular contributions to international conferences and peer-reviewed publications. 

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The UCSF PCD Center specializes in diagnosing and managing this rare inherited lung disorder, providing comprehensive testing and treatments designed to slow disease progression and support healthy development. 

Highlights: 

• Multidisciplinary team: pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, geneticists, audiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, social workers. 
• Nasal nitric oxide testing available for children and adults. 
• National accreditation by the PCD Foundation. 
• Member of the PCD Foundation Clinical & Research Centers Network (PCDF-CRC).   

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The Aerodigestive Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital provides a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary model of care for children with complex disorders involving the airway, lungs, and upper digestive tract. 

Highlights: 

• Multidisciplinary team: pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, dietitians, and speech-language pathologists. 
• An experienced pediatric nurse coordinator ensures continuity of care, guiding families from pre-visit planning through after-visit follow-up, serving as a vital link between families and the clinical team. 
• Pediatric pulmonologists play a central role in diagnosing and managing conditions such as aspiration pneumonia, tracheomalacia, persistent wheezing, and chronic cough, providing advanced expertise in pediatric bronchoscopy and lung function testing.  After a comprehensive assessment, the care team collaborates to recommend the most appropriate diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans. 

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Our BPD Program offers specialized, coordinated care for infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, from initial hospitalization through long-term follow-up. 

Highlights: 

• Multidisciplinary team: pulmonologists, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, social workers, pulmonary hypertension specialist and cardiology support when needed. 
• Member of the BPD Collaborative, a national network advancing care for infants with BPD. 

The UCSF Children’s Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease (chILD) Program provides expert evaluation, individualized treatment, and ongoing management for infants and children with rare interstitial lung disorders. 

Highlights: 

• Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex pediatric lung diseases. 
• Active participation in multi-center research on genetics, diagnostics, and long-term outcomes. 
• Member of the Children’s Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease Research Network (chILDRN). 

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Our Exercise & Pulmonary Function Program helps evaluate and manage children with exercise intolerance, respiratory limitations, or complex lung disorders. 

Highlights: 

• Comprehensive testing: pulmonary function testing, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET), exercise laryngoscopy, six-minute walk, and high-altitude simulation test 
• Support for children with pectus excavatum, CF, asthma, and other restrictive or obstructive lung diseases. 
• Multidisciplinary care: pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and speech-language specialists when needed. 

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The UCSF Benioff Children’s Sleep Program, accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for infants, children, and adolescents with sleep disorders. 

Highlights: 

• Full-service care: polysomnography, PAP/ventilator titration, O₂/CO₂ monitoring, and home sleep studies. 
• Pediatric sleep clinics: Mission Bay, Oakland, Walnut Creek, and Greenbrae. 
• Two pediatric sleep labs: Mount Zion (SF) and Oakland Children’s Hospital. 
• Performing 1,500+ sleep studies annually. 
• ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric and adult sleep medicine. 

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The Pulmonary BMT Clinic delivers specialized respiratory care before and after bone marrow transplantation, focusing on preventing, detecting, and managing lung complications. 

Highlights: 

• Comprehensive evaluations: history, pulmonary function testing, imaging, bronchoscopy. 
• Collaboration with BMT teams during inpatient and outpatient care. 
• Active participation in multi-center studies on lung outcomes after transplant. 
• Regular contributions to international conferences and peer-reviewed publications. 

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The Pulmonary Sleep and Obesity Program provides comprehensive evaluation and management for children with sleep-disordered breathing, obesity-related hypoventilation, and associated respiratory complications. Our team works collaboratively to optimize lung health, improve sleep quality, and support overall growth and development. 

Highlights: 

• Multidisciplinary care: pulmonologists, sleep specialists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, and social workers. 
• Expertise in diagnosing and managing obesity-related respiratory disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea and hypoventilation. 
• Integration of advanced diagnostics, including sleep studies and pulmonary function testing. 
• Provides holistic care to support weight management through nutrition, medication, and exercise. 

Our Severe Asthma Program provides advanced, personalized care for children with difficult-to-control asthma, aiming to reduce symptoms, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life. 

Highlights: 

• Comprehensive evaluations: lung function testing, allergy assessments, advanced imaging. 
• Multidisciplinary team: pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, social workers, dietitians. 
• Access to advanced therapies, including biologics and precision medicine approaches. 
• Participation in national research on asthma triggers, management strategies, and treatment outcomes. 

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The TVC Program provides comprehensive, long-term care for children requiring ventilator support, with an emphasis on safety, family training, and quality of life. 

Highlights: 

• Multidisciplinary team: pulmonologists, otolaryngologists, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, patient navigators. 
• Family-centered education and hands-on caregiver training during hospitalization. 
• Seamless transition planning from hospital to home. 
• Flexible care options, including in-clinic visits and telehealth services.