Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, has pediatric pulmonologists — also known as chest or respiratory medicine specialists — who are nationally respected for their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of pediatric pulmonary conditions.
Meet the Norton Children’s Pulmonology Team
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Helping kids with pulmonary conditions accomplish their goals
Scott G. Bickel, M.D., was drawn to pediatric pulmonology by the bonds he would be able to develop with children and their families. He sums up his work as helping kids with pulmonary conditions lead […]
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What an asthma attack looks like in a child
An asthma attack in a child can be scary. Wheezing — a whistling sound especially when exhaling — is the classic sign of an attack or flare-up. Other common signs are coughing, chest tightness and […]
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What is cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States, with approximately 1,000 cases diagnosed each year, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry. What is CF? Cystic fibrosis is a […]
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Asthma peak week: What parents should know
There is a week every September when asthma attacks, asthma episodes and hospitalizations from asthma are at their highest. Known as “asthma peak week” by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the third week […]
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Asthma action plan: Start the school year off safely
Back-to-school time usually coincides with one of the worst months of the year for asthma: September. Irritants such as ragweed pollen, mold, dust and respiratory infections are at higher levels during this time. Parents and […]
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Helping kids with pulmonary conditions accomplish their goals
Scott G. Bickel, M.D., was drawn to pediatric pulmonology by the bonds he would be able to develop with children and their families. He sums up his work as helping kids with pulmonary conditions lead […]
Read Full Story
What an asthma attack looks like in a child
An asthma attack in a child can be scary. Wheezing — a whistling sound especially when exhaling — is the classic sign of an attack or flare-up. Other common signs are coughing, chest tightness and […]
Read Full Story
What is cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States, with approximately 1,000 cases diagnosed each year, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry. What is CF? Cystic fibrosis is a […]
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Asthma peak week: What parents should know
There is a week every September when asthma attacks, asthma episodes and hospitalizations from asthma are at their highest. Known as “asthma peak week” by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the third week […]
Read Full Story
Asthma action plan: Start the school year off safely
Back-to-school time usually coincides with one of the worst months of the year for asthma: September. Irritants such as ragweed pollen, mold, dust and respiratory infections are at higher levels during this time. Parents and […]
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