Pulmonary and allergy clinic
Lawrence Larson, DO, FAAP, FACAAI
Jeffery Jacobs, MD, FAAAI, FACAAI
Dr. Larry Larson and Dr. Jeffery Jacobs, board-certified pediatric allergists from Pediatrics Northwest and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, see patients in our Centralia office twice a month.
What do pediatric allergy and pulmonology specialists do?
Our board-certified allergists and pulmonologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of:
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- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Cystic fibrosis
- Eczema
- Food reactions
- Hay fever
- Hives
- Immune disorders
- Inhalant allergies
- Occupational/environmental reactions
- Respiratory disorders
- Shortness of breath with activity
- Sinus problems
Reasons to see a pediatric-allergy or pulmonary specialist;
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- Recent severe asthma episode or allergic reaction.
- Any visits to the hospital or emergency room for breathing and allergy-related issues.
- Frequent need for oral steroid tablets or syrup.
- Sleep disturbances, inability to exercise or frequent school absences disrupt child’s life.
- Complicating conditions such as sinusitis, acid reflux, eczema, obesity or frequent infections.
- Medication side effects.
- Worsening seasonal symptoms or if symptoms are worsening despite treatment.