Asthma Specialist
Pediatric Asthma Management in Las Vegas & Henderson, NV
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, and Las Vegas’s desert climate — with its dust, dry air, and seasonal allergens — can make management especially challenging. At Nevada Pediatric Specialists, our board-certified providers create personalized asthma action plans that help Las Vegas and Henderson children breathe easier, stay active, and stay out of the emergency room.
Recognizing Asthma in Children
Asthma often looks different in children than it does in adults, and it can take time to recognize. Warning signs that may indicate asthma include:
- Frequent coughing — especially at night, after exercise, or when laughing
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound when breathing)
- Shortness of breath or chest tightness
- Recurring bronchitis or “chest colds” that linger
- Exercise-induced symptoms — coughing, breathlessness during sports or play
- Symptoms worsening with allergen exposure (dust, pollen, pets, smoke)
Asthma Diagnosis
Diagnosing asthma in young children is a clinical process — it relies on symptom history, physical exam findings, response to bronchodilator therapy, and ruling out other causes. For older children and teenagers, spirometry (lung function testing) is available. Our providers take a thorough history to distinguish asthma from recurrent viral bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, and other respiratory conditions.
Personalized Asthma Action Plans
Every asthmatic child in our practice receives a written Asthma Action Plan — a color-coded guide (green/yellow/red zones) that tells you and your child’s school exactly what to do at every level of symptom severity. We review and update action plans at every well-child visit and at any visit where asthma control has changed.
Asthma Medications We Manage
- Short-acting bronchodilators (rescue inhalers) — albuterol, levalbuterol
- Inhaled corticosteroids (controller therapy) — fluticasone, budesonide, beclomethasone
- Long-acting bronchodilators — salmeterol, formoterol
- Leukotriene modifiers — montelukast
- Combination inhalers — fluticasone/salmeterol, budesonide/formoterol
- Oral corticosteroids for acute flares
Managing Flares and Sick Visits
When your child is having an asthma flare, bring them in right away. Our walk-in clinic is available Monday through Saturday for urgent respiratory concerns. For mild flare follow-up, our telehealth service may be appropriate. For severe symptoms — difficulty breathing, lips turning blue, or no improvement after rescue inhaler — go to the emergency room immediately.
Trigger Identification and Allergy Connection
For many children, asthma and allergies are closely connected. We help identify your child’s specific triggers — dust mites, pollen, pet dander, mold, smoke, cold air, exercise — and create strategies for minimizing exposure. When allergy evaluation is indicated, we coordinate appropriate testing or refer to a pediatric allergist.
How we can help you
Services
Physical Exams
Physical exams are an essential part of preventative pediatric health care.
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Sports Physical
Most youth sports teams require a sports physical before allowing your child to participate.
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Pediatric Care
Children need specialized pediatric care to monitor their rapid development and unique health needs.
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Asthma
About six million American children ages 0-17 have asthma, a serious disease that causes difficulty breathing.
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Walk-In Clinic
Illnesses and injuries often occur without warning and need rapid medical attention.
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Telemedicine
When your child is sick or time constraints make it challenging to get to the doctor’s office, telemedicine can help your child get the health care services they need.
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Immunization
It might sound counterintuitive to introduce a weak or inactive disease to your child’s body, but immunizations work by doing just that.
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Newborn Care
Caring for a newborn baby might seem intimidating and complicated, especially if this is your first baby.
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Obesity & Weight Management
Childhood obesity is a serious and prevalent health problem, affecting about 13.7 million kids ages 2-19.
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Circumcision
If you have just welcomed a baby boy into this world, you may be thinking about having him circumcised.
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Prenatal Consultation
Attending a prenatal meet and greet before the birth of your baby allows you to build a trusting relationship with your child’s future health care providers.
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Sick Visits
It can be difficult to see your child feeling nauseous, fatigued, congested, or otherwise unwell.
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Adolescent Medicine
Adolescents go through many physical, mental, and emotional changes between ages 10 and 18.
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Well Child Visit
Without guidance from a trusted pediatrician, it can be difficult to tell whether or not your child is on track with normal growth and development.
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Lab Tests
Waiting days for lab results when your child is sick is a frustration no parent should have to deal with.
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Flu Shots
Influenza can be serious — even life-threatening — for young children.
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Insurance We Accept
All of the Insurances are for PPO, EPO, POS, HMO & Medicaid Plans Self Pay options available! If you don’t see your insurance listed, please contact our office.
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LOCATIONs
Two Convenient Offices To Serve You
Nevada Pediatric Specialists serves families across the Las Vegas valley from two convenient locations. Whether you’re in Las Vegas or Henderson, expert pediatric care is close to home. Both offices offer our full range of services, with same-day and walk-in appointments available six days a week.
NEVADA PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS,
LAS VEGAS
3201 S Maryland Pkwy Suite 608,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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24 Hour Pediatric Nurse Advice for established patients only
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
NEVADA PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS,
Henderson
880 Seven Hills Dr Suite 100,
Henderson, NV 89052
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24 Hour Pediatric Nurse Advice for established patients only
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed