Respiratory Services

The paediatric respiratory service at University Hospital Lewisham treats a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic cough
  • Chronic lung disease of prematurity
  • Chronic lung disease with oxygen dependency
  • Congenital cystic lung disease
  • Non-CF bronchiectasis
  • Poorly controlled asthma
  • Productive cough
  • Recurrent pulmonary infiltrates
  • Recurrent respiratory infections/pneumonias
  • Stridor - with ENT referral as necessary
  • Wheezing disorders


Where is the department located?

All outpatient clinics for children and young people that are held at University Hospital Lewisham are based on the ground floor of the Kingfisher Building, which is located in the Pink Zone.


How can you get an appointment?

Following an assessment, usually by your GP, a referral will be made for your child to be seen by a member of the Children & Young People Team at University Hospital Lewisham.  This referral can be made in a few different ways, as follows:

  • Choose & Book appointment – This is where you can book an appointment with the chosen service directly yourself, either at your GP surgery or at home; choosing a date and time that is suitable for you.
  • Direct referral – This is where the person referring your child will send a letter or fax to the chosen service and you will then receive the next available appointment, which will be sent to you by post.

Any queries regarding appointments can be directed to the person referring you or to the Appointments Team at University Hospital Lewisham on 020 8333 3216.

 

 

What else do you need to know?

 

  • Please bring list of medications, growth chart (red book) to all clinic visits.
  • Medical students may accompany the consultant to see patients, as part of their training.
  • If you no longer need this appointment, or need to change it, please call the appointments line on 020 8333 3216 (Option 2) or re-book your appointment using Choose and Book.