Pediatric Respiratory Care

The pediatric respiratory care team at Dayton Children’s is comprised of licensed respiratory care professionals who work closely with physicians, nurses and other specialists to provide a high level of care.

The pediatric respiratory therapists provide care for children of all ages helping to treat respiratory diseases and illnesses including asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital diseases and others. The department also offers asthma education and smoking cessation counseling.

Pediatric Respiratory Services We Offer

General care

Oxygen therapy
Medicated aerosol therapy
Airway clearance techniques
Hyperinflation therapies
Bilevel positive airway pressure
Asthma education and smoking cessation counseling

Critical care

Airway management
Mechanical ventilation
Noninvasive respiratory gas monitoring
Continuous medicated aerosol therapy
Specialty gas delivery
Blood gas sampling and analysis
CPR
Pediatric and neonatal transport

Asthma Outreach or Support

Asthma education for families (ACT - asthma care training) and school personnel (Peak Performance). Call 937-641-3266 for more information.
Creating the Right Respiratory Environment for Kids
Smoking cessation programs for teens and adults. Call 937-641-3266
- STAND - Stop Tobacco and Nicotine Dependency - for teens
- Be a smoke-free family - for adults

Meet Our Team

Medical Director: Gary Mueller, MD

Administrative director: Sue Ciarlariello, MBA, RRT, RCP

Locations

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Related Services

Pulmonary Medicine

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