Christina Beaird Barreda M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
UW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS MADISON WI, 53792About
Dr. Christina Barreda practices Pediatric Pulmonology in MADISON, WI. Dr. Barreda 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, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
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