Asthma Center of Excellence

The Asthma Center of Excellence at Children’s Nebraska provides pediatric asthma care in several different healthcare settings through innovation, advocacy, education and research. Our multidisciplinary team of experts have the knowledge and skills to treat all types of asthma and co-existing conditions that can mimic or worsen asthma.

Our experts treat mild, moderate and severe asthma, which causes the airways in your child’s lungs to become inflamed and narrow. Asthma makes it difficult for air to flow in and out, and it can be a long-term condition.

Some of the types of asthma we treat include:

At Children’s Asthma Center of Excellence, we use biologic therapies, remote patient monitoring and lung function testing to deliver the most up-to-date care for pediatric asthma. Our advanced diagnostics and full-service laboratory facilities allow for the most accurate diagnosis.

Some of the diagnostic tests we use to identify asthma are also used to monitor its severity. For example, we may give your child a handheld device called a peak flow meter to measure how well their lungs are working. Low readings can be a sign asthma is worsening before it even causes symptoms.

The goal of treating your child’s asthma is to manage symptoms and flare-ups, which can include using and finding the right dose of medications. Some of the treatments we may prescribe include:

Step 1: Contact Us By Phone

Call 402-955-5570.

Step 2: Schedule A Consultation

During the consultation, we will assess your child’s condition and decide on the right treatment for them.

Step 3: Confirm Appointment Details

Confirm the appointment details like date and time. Ask if you need to bring anything with you to the appointment.

Step 4: Prepare For The Appointment

Gather any needed medical records, test results or any other information we’ve requested.

Our Asthma Center of Excellence provides expert services and support to children through:

• Knowledgeable program coordination from a certified asthma educator (AE-C)

• Educational materials and individualized asthma action plans to keep families and caregivers informed and prepared

• A multidisciplinary team including allergists, pulmonologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, nurse case managers, social workers, psychologists, dietitians and certified asthma educators

• Comprehensive care for asthma, addressing symptoms, triggers and asthma’s impact on your child’s well-being

• Monthly advanced asthma clinics for high-risk patients