Kids Pulmonologist in Oceanside and Glen Oaks

Kids Pulmonologist Serving Oceanside and Glen Oaks in Long Island

Dr. Shukla proudly serves residents of Oceanside and Glen Oaks as an experienced specialist in treatments for asthma for kids. In addition to serving the greater Long Island area, he is proud to provide local communities with expert care to help their children breathe easier. With an office conveniently located in Garden City, patients from across the cities of Oceanside and Glen Oaks can have access to pediatric pulmonology that sets their children up for a better life.

Expert in Treating Asthma for Kids in Oceanside and Glen Oaks

Dr. Shukla proudly serves New York as a pediatric pulmonologist, specializing in helping patients from birth to 21 years of age breathe easier. His goal is to help your children experience childhood to the fullest, preventing symptoms of asthma or respiratory illness from holding them back. With the right care, children struggling with respiratory illness can see an improved quality of life.

Dr. Shukla aims to provide a personalized care plan for each patient, helping kids in Oceanside and Glen Oaks experience the comfort of healthy respiration. Healthy breathing not only improves comfort, but is crucial to helping your child grow and develop with health. Even mild symptoms of asthma may require management to ensure a healthy life for your child.

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America’s Most Honored Professionals 2017 – Top 1%
Voted Best Doctor in 2018 by CastleConnolly
Compassionate Doctor Recognition
(2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree
(2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Patients’ Choice Award
(2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award
(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
On-Time Doctor Award
(2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Top 10 Doctor – State & Metro Area (2014)

Why Choose a Pediatric Pulmonologist?

A pediatric pulmonologist brings a unique skill set to treatment with a focus on managing and treating childhood respiratory illness and disease. Since the respiratory system develops alongside the rest of a child’s body, it is important that it does not interfere with healthy growth and development. Effective treatment requires then a different approach, with a patient-centric approach to adapting treatment methods. Dr. Shukla delivers compassionate treatment focused on improving upper and lower respiratory function, radiating out benefits in their overall health.

Respiratory Problems We Provide Treatment For

While much of our focus is on providing comprehensive treatment for asthma for kids in Oceanside and Glen Oaks, Dr. Shukla also provides treatment and management for a range of respiratory issues. Other respiratory concerns we treat include:

Asthma
Sore throat
Pneumonia
Cystic fibrosis
Chronic coughing
Wheezing and breathing difficulties
Lung disease
Raspy breathing
Respiratory infections
Bronchiolitis

Signs Your Child Needs a Pediatric Pulmonologist

Respiratory issues tend to make themself known through highly visible symptoms. For example, asthma narrows the airways through inflammation and swelling. The result: is restricted breathing and less access to oxygen for your child. This presents in several ways, but we recommend watching out for some key signs of respiratory illness, including:

Difficult and labored breathing
Regular or chronic wheezing
Complaints of chest pain or aches
Decreased levels of energy
An increased pace of breathing, such as rapid, shallow breaths
Showing panic or anxiety

If you see any symptoms like these in your child, we advise taking a trip to visit Dr. Shukla. As a leading Long Island pediatric pulmonologist for Oceanside and Glen Oaks, he looks forward to helping your family breathe easier.

Benefits of Visiting a Specialist for Asthma for Kids

Reduce symptom flareups
Improve the quality of lung function
Prevent asthma attacks
Increase energy and activity levels
Reduce stress and anxiety
Healthier overall physical development

Options for Treating Asthma for Kids

For our patients in Oceanside and Glen Oaks, we provide asthma treatment with a focus on controlling symptoms and opening the respiratory system. Asthma is not curable, but an expert can help your child see a dramatic reduction in symptoms and the challenges that come with them. Mild cases may benefit from inhalers, while severe cases may require biologics, a cutting-edge method for improving dangerous asthma symptoms. Dr. Shukla tailors every treatment plan, focusing on improving your child’s individual situation and taking into account their unique needs.

We also work with parents to provide information about how they can do their part in improving their child’s symptoms. By working together with parents, we hope to help patients see a brighter future where they breathe with comfort and ease.

Schedule Your Child’s Appointment Today

If your child has asthma or another respiratory illness, we encourage contacting Dr. Shukla, a leading pediatric pulmonologist for Oceanside and Glen Oaks serving the greater Long Island area. His mission is to provide quality care to kids impacted by childhood respiratory issues, giving them the chance for a healthy and happy childhood full of activity. Our office is easily accessed in Garden City, allowing for patients from across New York to come receive quality care and symptom relief.