The prevalence of pediatric asthma has leveled off except amongst the poor children.  The overall prevalence increased from 1980 to 2009, and then dipped in 2010, except amongst the poor. A recent study published in Pediatrics hypothesized that the link to poverty could be increased exposure to environmental triggers.

Causes of Childhood Asthma

The causes of childhood asthma are not always clear and can vary from child to child. Generally, a child with asthma has developed an over sensitive immune system that causes the airways to swell and produce excess mucus. Some known causes of asthma include:

• Genetics
• Environmental factors such as air pollution or cigarette smoke
• Airway infections at a very young age (Respiratory Syncytial Virus – RSV)
• Exposure to certain irritants and airborne triggers
• Respiratory infections

Pediatric Pulmonologists Treat Asthma

For more information about asthma in children and other pediatric respiratory disease please submit an online appointment request or contact the office of Dr. Peter Schochet and Dr. Hauw Lie.

The Pediatric Lung Specialists have added a list of asthma questions for parents to ask themselves when they are not sure if their child should see a pediatric pulmonologist. The Pediatric Lung Specialists are best at providing comprehensive evaluation of a variety of breathing disorders in children. Conditions treated include asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, stridor, upper airway obstruction, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, bronchiectasis, recurrent pneumonia, chronic or recurrent cough and wheezing.

If your child has experienced any of the following on our comprehensive list of pediatric asthma questions, please give us a call at or submit an online appointment request.

Dr. Peter Schochet and Dr. Hauw Lie, would like to welcome you to our new website. Our pediatric pulmonologists and staff are delighted to announce the launch of our new innovative website. With our patients in mind we have provided larger print, easier navigation, interactive maps and quick link buttons to access our patient portal, schedule an online appointment and our patient satisfaction survey. All information is easily accessible with any size of mobile device, which allows for quick information about directions to our offices.

Our office is located in the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical Office Building 1 (MOB 1). If your child is need of a specialist in pediatric pulmonology, please contact us or submit an online appointment request.