Pulmonology and Allergy Personalized Asthma (PAPA) Clinic
If your child's asthma is difficult to control, the Pulmonary and Allergy Personalized Asthma (PAPA) Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) can help. By having your child evaluated by both a pulmonologist and allergist at the same time, we can uncover hidden triggers of asthma flares and improve asthma management.
The two pediatric specialists work closely with your family to develop a customized care plan to improve your child’s difficult asthma. Our goal is to turn tough-to-treat asthma into manageable asthma in three visits.
Our PAPA Clinic's unique approach includes emotional, behavioral and practical support, in addition to medical specialists, to address all aspects of your child’s asthma care. We assess each family's particular needs and provide connections to community-based support as needed.
How we serve you
Managing your child's severe asthma can be difficult and confusing. The PAPA Clinic pairs medical care with emotional, behavioral and community-based support so PAPA patients and families receive all the resources needed to carry out their treatment plan and improve their child's health.
Conditions we treat
If your child has had to go to the emergency room or has been hospitalized recently due to severe asthma, PAPA may be right for you. We also treat children who have needed oral steroids frequently.
Meet your team
PAPA brings together a special team of providers to work with you and your child to develop a personal, individualized care plan to improve your child’s asthma control.
Patient stories
What to expect during your PAPA Clinic appointment
To create your child's customized care plan to get their severe asthma under control, our appointments can last between one to two hours.
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