Amy N. Harrison, MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1501 Superior Ave 202 Newport Beach CA, 92663-3640About
Dr. Amy Harrison practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Harrison treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
Education and Training
Indiana University Sch of Med MD 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology (Pediatrics)
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Amy N. Harrison, MD's Expert Contributions
Is bronchitis contagious between children?
Yes, bronchitis is typically caused by a respiratory viral infection. Your 10 year old would be contagious for as long as he or she has a fever, productive cough or sneezing. A general rule of thumb is to keep your children at least 6 feet apart when one is sick (if possible) and to encourage them to cover their cough and wash their hands frequently. READ MORE
Do you always have a cough with bronchitis?
Yes, typically. Bronchitis implies inflammation of the large airways, the bronchi. This typically presents as cough and mucus production. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor University of California Irvine 11 - Present
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Aspiration
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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