Pediatric Pulmonary & Allergy Services
At Lung & Allergy Health Associates (LAHA), we understand the urgency of getting your child the pulmonary care they need. With quick appointment availability and stress-free scheduling at our four convenient locations serving Long Beach, Torrance, and Fountain Valley, we make it easy for parents to access expert pediatric pulmonary and allergy services.
When you choose LAHA for your child’s care, you are choosing a team of exceptionally qualified pediatric pulmonologists and allergy specialists. We provide comprehensive care focused on both diagnosis and ongoing management of childhood asthma, allergies, and lung conditions.
Our approach centers around accessible, patient-tailored, and compassionate care:
Getting your child a check-up before the school year starts helps prevent missed days and emergencies. LAHA offers fast allergy testing in Fountain Valley, Torrance, and Long Beach plus pediatric asthma care with inhaler and medication evaluations. Our physicians update asthma action plans and provide personalized advice to manage allergens and triggers at school and home, ensuring your child is ready for a healthy school year.
At Lung & Allergy Health Associates, we specialize in pediatric pulmonary care for children of all ages—from infants to teens. Our tiered approach ensures that every child receives the right level of evaluation, from routine screenings to advanced diagnostic procedures.
Ideal for initial respiratory evaluation, asthma, chronic cough, and treatment response monitoring:
Measures how well air moves in and out of the lungs—essential for diagnosing asthma, restrictive lung disease, or airflow obstruction.
A simple, non-invasive test that detects airway inflammation—commonly used in asthma management to guide anti-inflammatory therapy.
Tracks oxygen saturation during rest and activity to assess respiratory function in everyday situations.
A practical tool to assess endurance and detect exercise-induced hypoxia or fatigue in pediatric patients.
Ideal for refractory asthma, unexplained shortness of breath, and suspected structural lung disease:
A sensitive and child-friendly diagnostic that detects small airway abnormalities often missed by traditional spirometry—perfect for children under seven.
Offers a detailed look at total lung volumes and airway resistance—helpful in distinguishing between obstructive and restrictive diseases.
Advanced imaging to evaluate for bronchiectasis, chronic infection, or interstitial lung disease.
The gold standard for cystic fibrosis diagnosis—performed with minimal discomfort.
Ideal for persistent or unexplained symptoms, immune dysfunction, exercise intolerance, and structural airway evaluation:
A minimally invasive scope procedure used to visualize the airways, obtain cultures, and identify anomalies like malacia or airway lesions.
Performed during bronchoscopy to collect lung fluid samples—used to detect infection, inflammation, or aspiration.
Tissue sampling for diagnosing conditions like granulomatous disease, interstitial lung disease, or chronic inflammation.
Reserved for complex, unexplained lung pathology—conducted in partnership with pediatric surgery and pathology teams.
A highly specialized test that measures the combined performance of the heart, lungs, and muscles during exercise.
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All services are delivered within a collaborative pediatric care model, integrating pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, cardiologists, radiologists, and child life specialists. Families are included in every step—from diagnosis to long-term management—ensuring compassionate, individualized care.
Scheduling your child’s appointment with LAHA is simple. Book online or call any of our four convenient locations in Long Beach, Torrance, or Fountain Valley. New patients: please provide insurance information, complete medical history details, a list of current medications, and any previous test results.
Our team of specialists includes board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric pulmonologists and allergists. Our providers have extensive experience treating children of all ages, and we are dedicated to helping parents support their child’s health and well-being with the education and resources they need.
Whether you need to schedule your child’s back-to-school pulmonary or allergy check-up or your child needs care for new or ongoing respiratory symptoms, our team is here to help. Contact us today or book online to secure a prompt appointment at a LAHA clinic in Long Beach, Torrance, or Fountain Valley.
We offer fast allergy appointments in Fountain Valley, Long Beach, and Torrance. We can often accommodate same or next-day visits to ensure your child is prepared for the school year.
Diagnosis usually involves clinical assessment, imaging, chest X-rays, and blood tests, identifying hypersensitivity to Aspergillus species in children with asthma or cystic fibrosis.
We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office for detailed information or check when scheduling.
Yes! We offer easy online scheduling or phone booking to fit your family’s busy schedule.
Please bring a list of current medications and your child’s medical records, including any prior test results.
Skin prick allergy testing typically takes about 15-30 minutes for the application and reading. While there might be a slight scratchy sensation, allergy testing is generally well-tolerated by children and not considered painful. Our team is experienced in making the process as comfortable as possible.
