Dr. Folasade O Ogunlesi MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
111 Michigan Ave NW Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Folasade Ogunlesi practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Washington, DC. Dr. Ogunlesi 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.
Education and Training
Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine MD
University of Ibadan College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Aspiration
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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