David Vincent Swetland M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
200 HENRY CLAY AVE NEW ORLEANS LA, 70118About
Dr. David Swetland practices Pediatric Pulmonology in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Dr. Swetland 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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