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PPANT specializes in the care of
patients with respiratory (lung) problems including asthma, cystic
fibrosis, muscle weakness diseases, recurrent infections, chronic cough,
apnea, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, RSV and many other conditions.
Outpatient and Inpatient Consultations and Follow-up care
Patients' problems are assessed by a thorough history and physical exam
by the physician. Diagnostic testing is tailored to the specific issues
for each patient. An Action plan is developed to enhance wellness and
family lifestyle. Patients are provided with a notebook containing
information about the practice, education handouts, special
instructions, pulmonary function testing results and the daily action
plan. Patient/family education about their illnesses is reviewed at
every visit. Emphasis is placed on communication between the patient,
family and physician/office staff.
PPANT offers invasive and non-invasive diagnostic services
including: Pulmonary Function Testing, Sleep Study Interpretation, Nasal
Cytology, Flexible laryngoscopy/bronchoscopy, RSV prep testing and
influenza testing.
PPANT offers Synagis injections for patients who meet the
criteria established by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For
information about Synagis, please call the office and ask for Melanie.
For patients with respiratory illnesses caused by immune disorders we
offer immunoglobulin therapy infusion services at both of our office
locations.
PPANT is also offering Xolair injections. For information on
Xolair please call the office and ask for Diane.
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