The Division of Allergy and Pulmonary offers broad training in the management of respiratory and allergic diseases. During the month-long rotation on the service during the second year, the resident gains in-depth experience in managing asthma in a manner that permits normal functioning and prevents symptoms that require hospitalization and emergency medical care. Involvement with the patients in the cystic fibrosis center permits opportunities to see the spectrum of this disease. Allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema, chronic urticaria and various congenital and acquired lung disorders are also seen. Experience is gained in performing and interpreting office pulmonary function, allergy skin tests, and tests of immunologic competence.

Fellowships are offered that provide subspecialty training in respiratory and allergic diseases leading to board eligibility in pediatric pulmonology. Research interests of members of the division include pharmacological management of asthma, epithelial cell biology of the lung, and lung care delivery for asthma.

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At the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, residents have an excellent opportunity to work closely with faculty physicians to sharpen their skills in diagnosis and management of pediatric problems in more than 20 subspecialties.