Jump to content

Choose locationChoose Location
  • Sign in or Enroll
    • Open I want to choose my medical group or hospital
    • Clear my location
Change Location

We've expanded your view

You are now viewing all services in the Sutter Health network. You can change your location above to narrow your view to a medical group, hospital, city or zip.
Sutter Health
  • Video Visits
  • Find Doctors
  • Find Locations
  • Treatments & Services
  • Locations
  • Sign in or Enroll
    • Video Visits
    • Find Doctors
    • Find Locations
    • Treatments & Services
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Pay a Bill
    • Symptom Checker
    • Get Care Today
    • Diseases & Conditions
    • Health & Wellness
    • Classes & Events
    • Research & Clinical Trials
    • For Patients
    • About Sutter Health
    • Giving
    • Volunteering
    • Careers
    • News
    • For Medical Professionals
    • Other Business Services
Close Search
  • Home
  • Services
  • Asthma Care
  • Pediatric Asthma Care
Content

PAMF Pediatric Asthma Care

If your child suffers from asthma, you want to do everything you can to ease his or her symptoms. Pediatric asthma specialists at Palo Alto Medical Foundation can help. We offer treatment options that manage symptoms and allow children to stay active and healthy.

Featured Services

  • Asthma Action Plan for Children Ages 5 and Younger
  • Asthma Action Plan for Children Ages 6 and Older

OpenNot finding what you're looking for?

Pediatric Asthma Care within the Sutter Health network

The Sutter Health network has doctors and services in more than 100 California cities.

    CloseNot finding what you're looking for?

    Comprehensive Pediatric Asthma Care

    Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lung's air passages that can make it difficult for your child to breathe. Its severity varies from child to child. There is no cure for asthma and it will not go away, but there are very good treatments to control it. The pediatric experts in the Sutter Health network are specially trained to diagnose, treat and help your child manage asthma.

    Having asthma doesn't mean children have to miss out on outdoor or high-energy ativities. In fact, most kids with asthma can fully participate in all childhood activities, including playing sports. By working with a pediatric asthma specialist, your child’s asthma can be easily managed.

    What is an Asthma Flare-up?

    During normal breathing, air moves in and out of the lungs through air passages, bringing oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the body. During an asthma attack or flare-up, muscle spasms constrict and tighten the airways and cause the air passages to become narrower or blocked, making it harder for air to get in and out. Air flow is also blocked by inflammation (swelling), which thickens the airway walls and creates mucus and phlegm inside the airways. Both the spasms and the inflammation make it hard to breathe.

    Symptoms of an asthma flare-up include:

    • Wheezing
    • Coughing
    • Chest tightness that makes it hard to breathe
    • Waking up at night coughing
    • Extra phlegm and mucus

    Doctor giving girl breathing treatment in doctor's office

    Controlling Asthma

    The foundation for an effective treatment plan is an accurate diagnosis. Because asthma symptoms are common symptoms for other disorders, your pediatric asthma expert may perform a wide range of thorough diagnostic tests to rule out other diseases. Many Sutter labs offer state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, including equipment for infant and pediatric pulmonary function testing.

    Part of our diagnostic process includes identifying what triggers your child’s asthma attacks or flare-ups. A variety of triggers can cause flare-ups to come on suddenly and progress quickly. Identifying these triggers can help reduce symptoms.

    Your pediatric asthma specialist will work closely with you and your child to develop a customized treatment plan that may include inhaled asthma medications.

    Your child’s doctor will also help you create an Asthma Action Plan, which helps children keep their asthma under control by reminding them what triggers to avoid, which medicines to take and when to take them.

    Asthma Action Plans are also useful for teaching family members, care givers, teachers, coaches and others how to help your child during an asthma flare-up. Plan to review and update your child’s Asthma Action Plan at every visit with your pediatrician.

    Helpful Resources

    • Asthma Control Test (12 Years and Older) English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
    • Asthma Control Test (4 to 11 Years) English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
    • Asthma School Form (PDF)
    • Asthma Checkup Questionnaire (PDF)
    • Maximizing Your Asthma Care
    • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Asthma Resources

    Patient Information

    Young African-American woman working on laptop

    Interested in becoming a Sutter patient? Here’s what you need to know about health plans, choosing a doctor and how to get started today.

    • Accepted Health Plans
    • Tips for Choosing a Doctor
    • Health Insurance Guide

    Health and Wellness

    Asthma in Kids

    Learn More About Pediatric Asthma

    About 1 in 10 children have asthma – making it the most common serious chronic disease of childhood. In this informative article, our pediatric asthma expert answers several questions frequently asked by parents.

    Learn More About Pediatric Asthma Learn More About Pediatric Asthma

    Helpful Resources

    Asthma inhaler

    Getting the Most From Asthma Care

    Successfully managing your child’s asthma requires a strong partnership between you, your child and your pediatrician. You can get the most from every doctor’s visit by being prepared with your questions and concerns. Use these helpful tips to prepare for your child’s next appointment.

    Asthma Research

    Sutter Health Asthma Research
    Asthma is the most common chronic disease of children in the U.S. It inflames and narrows breathing airways and, if untreated, can kill. Asthma tends to run in families, but environmental factors like pollen and pollution also trigger it. Research looks for ways to improve treatment today and prevent asthma in the future.

    Sutter Health Asthma Research Sutter Health Asthma Research

    Doctor Profiles

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site
    Mona Luke-Zeitoun, M.D.

    Mona Luke-Zeitoun, M.D.

    • Pediatric Pulmonology

    View All Related Doctors

    Services Near You

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto Center

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 321-4121

    Los Altos Center

    Los Altos Center

    370 Distel Circle

    Los Altos, CA 94022-1442

    (650) 254-5200

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View Center

    701 East El Camino Real

    Mountain View, CA 94040

    (650) 934-7000

    Dublin Center

    Dublin Center

    4050 Dublin Blvd.

    Dublin, CA 94568-3112

    (925) 875-6100

    Westside Center

    Westside Center

    1301 Mission Street

    Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    (831) 458-6300

    Fremont Center

    Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney Street

    Fremont, CA 94538

    (510) 490-1222

    View All Related Locations

    Referring Physicians

    Find a specialist who fits your patients' needs.

    The Sutter Health Network of Care
    Expertise to fit your needs
    Primary Care

    Check-ups, screenings and sick visits for adults and children.

    Specialty Care

    Expertise and advanced technologies in all areas of medicine.

    Emergency Care

    For serious accidents, injuries and conditions that require immediate medical care.

    Urgent Care

    After-hours, weekend and holiday services.

    Walk-In Care

    Convenient walk-in care clinics for your non-urgent health needs.

    About Sutter

  • About Our Network
  • Annual Report
  • Awards
  • Community Benefit
  • Contact Us
  • News
  • Giving
  • Find Care

  • Birth Centers
  • Care Centers
  • Emergency Rooms
  • Hospitals
  • Imaging
  • Labs
  • Surgery Centers
  • Urgent Care
  • Walk-In Care
  • View All >
  • Featured Services

  • Behavioral Health
  • Cancer Services
  • Family Medicine
  • Home Health and Hospice
  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatrics
  • Pregnancy
  • Primary Care
  • Women's Health
  • View All >
  • Patient Resources

  • Accepted Health Plans
  • Classes and Events
  • Estimate Costs
  • Flu Resources
  • Health and Wellness
  • Medical Records
  • Medicare
  • My Health Online
  • Pay a Bill
  • Symptom Checker
  • Our Team

  • For Employees
  • Physician Careers
  • Recruiting Events
  • Sutter Careers
  • Vendors
  • Volunteers
    • ADA Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Privacy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    • LinkedIn Opens new window
    • YouTube Opens new window
    • Facebook Opens new window
    • Twitter Opens new window
    • Glassdoor Opens new window
    • Instagram Opens new window

    Copyright © 2021 Sutter Health. All rights reserved. Sutter Health is a registered trademark of Sutter Health ®, Reg. U.S. Patent & Trademark office.

    Cookie Policy

    We use cookies to give you the best possible user experience. By clicking on "Accept Cookies", closing this pop-up banner or by continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. Privacy Policy   Cookie Preferences