The Division of Pulmonary Medicine provides patient consultation and management expertise covering all aspects of respiratory health affecting infants, children, and young adults. The divisional research programs range from basic investigations regarding the effect of disordered respiration, hypoxia and hypercapnia on cell function and cell fate in brain, heart and lung to basic and clinical research in cystic fibrosis. The Division of Pulmonary Medicine is critical to the educational mission of the Department of Pediatrics with programs specific to students, housestaff, fellows and the San Diego Community.