Dr. Stamatia Alexiou MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
34th Street And Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Stamatia Alexiou practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Alexiou 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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- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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