---
title: "Pediatric asthma services at Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter's pediatric asthma services provide treatments such as inhalers and medications, and support to help children manage their asthma symptoms."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-asthma"
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# Pediatric asthma care

If your child has asthma, you want to do everything you can to ease their symptoms. Our pediatric asthma specialists offer treatment options that manage symptoms and help children stay active and healthy.

[Find a pediatric pulmonologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Pulmonology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+Provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Why choose Sutter?

About 1 in 10 children have asthma, making it the most common severe chronic disease of childhood. While there’s no cure for asthma, the good news is that we can control it with the right treatment. Our goal is to help your child thrive while enjoying outdoor and high-energy activities.

Asthma symptoms like difficulty breathing, chest tightness, phlegm and coughing are scary for kids and parents — and can mimic other disorders. Your child's doctor may run tests to rule them out. We use a wide range of diagnostic tools to accurately identify what triggers your child’s asthma attacks or flare-ups. Then we create a customized treatment plan to reduce your child’s symptoms.

Our asthma specialists will create an Asthma Action Plan, which helps kids keep their asthma under control by reminding them what triggers to avoid, which medicines to take and when to take them.

### By the numbers

### 10+

pediatric asthma specialists

are dedicated to helping your child breathe easier.

### 30+

asthma research methods

investigate ways to improve asthma treatment.

### 1 on 1

consultations

with an asthma specialist provide personalized guidance on managing your child’s symptoms. 

### 1 in 100

Americans

receive their healthcare from Sutter.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Diagnostics

-   Infant pulmonary function test

## In a minute: Asthma or cough?

Learn from Sutter doctor Hardeep Saini, D.O., how to identify if your child’s cough is an asthma warning sign and how to get them the necessary care.

![doctor-working-in-hospital-laboratory](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-working-in-hospital-laboratory.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

## Asthma research

Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children in the U.S. It tends to run in families, but environmental factors like pollen and pollution also trigger it. Research seeks ways to improve treatment today and prevent asthma in the future.

[View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22asthma%22&verticalKey=clinical_trial)

## Sutter spotlight

Health & wellness

### [Self-Guided Asthma Management Class](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/asthma-management-class)

Use this self-guided, online series to learn about asthma management and control, including triggers, medications, devices and more.

Health & wellness

### [Maximizing Your Asthma Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/maximizing-your-asthma-care)

Learn some easy tips to maximize the benefits of 'asthma only' appointments with your doctor, and get the most of your asthma care.

Health & wellness

### [Kids and Pets: Our Top Tips](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/kids-and-pets-a-pediatricians-tips)

Learn how pets affect children’s health and what to consider if you're thinking of getting a pet.

## Help your child breathe easier

Keep your child active with Sutter asthma specialists who identify triggers and create plans to manage symptoms.

[Find a pediatric pulmonologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Pulmonology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+Provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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