The Division of Allergy and Pulmonology offers evaluation and management of allergic disorders in children with too many infections, and acute and chronic breathing disorders of childhood and adolescence. Examples of these problems include asthma, cystic fibrosis, recurrent pneumonia, exercise induced shortness of breath, hay fever, eczema, hives, food allergy, and stinging insect allergy.

Appointments:
M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 319-356-2229
Patient Self Referrals

Questions:
M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 319-356-1828 or email at any time: allerpulm@uiowa.edu

Emergencies, evenings, and weekends:
319-356-1616

Clinical Services

• Asthma management and education
• Atopic eczema
• Chronic cough
• Exercise intolerance
• Food allergy
• Nasal and sinus problems
• Recurrent bronchitis and pneumonia
• Recurrent hives
• Stinging insect allergy
• University of Iowa Cystic Fibrosis Center

Diagnostic Services

• Assessment of pulmonary physiology
• Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
• Allergy testing
• Exercise physiology testing

Educational Resources

• The Little Book of Asthma Management - Guidelines for the primary care physician
• Managing Asthma for Patients and Families
• A Child with Atopic Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis): A Parent's Guide
• Treating the Difficult Asthmatic
• Whither Sinusitis
• Treatment of Viral Respiratory Infection-Induced Asthma in Young Children

Faculty

• Miles Weinberger, MD, Director
• Mutasim Abu-Hasan, MD
• Richard Ahrens, MD
• Paul McCray, MD
• Jeffrey Smith, MD
• Timothy Starner, MD