Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergology and Cystic Fibrosis Treatment (501578)

About the Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergology and Cystic Fibrosis Treatment at University Hospital Mainz

The Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergology and Cystic Fibrosis Treatment at the University Hospital Mainz offers the full range of services in these fields and specializes in the treatment of respiratory diseases and allergies. The doctors of the department have a unique experience in the diagnostics and treatment of cystic fibrosis in children. Considerable importance is attached to research activities, for example, studies of the genome, genetically determined diseases, inhalation therapy in children are conducted here. The department is headed by Dr. med. Krystyna Poplawska.

The service range of the department includes:

• Diagnostics and treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
• Diagnostics and treatment of bronchial asthma
• Diagnostics and treatment of neurodermatitis, urticaria and eczema
• Diagnostics and treatment of allergic alveolitis
• Diagnostics and treatment of type I allergic reactions 
• Diagnostics and treatment of insect venom allergies
• Diagnostics and treatment of drug allergies
• Diagnostics and treatment of food allergies
• Diagnostics and treatment of interstitial lung diseases
• Diagnostics and treatment of cystic fibrosis
• Diagnostics and treatment of congenital malformations of the respiratory tract and lungs
• Diagnostics and treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiolitis
• Diagnostics and treatment of obstructive bronchitis
• Care for patients with tracheostomy, including home ventilation
• Pulmonary function testing in children (within the framework of the specialized laboratory)
• Bronchoscopy and endoscopy in children
• Physiotherapy
• Inhalation training
• Other medical services

Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz