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Welcome to the Division of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

 The Division has attained national ranking (ranked among top programs the Respiratory Disorders category from 2009 through 2020 in the U.S. News and World Report surveys of children’s hospitals), and many of the senior faculty are internationally recognized. 

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Kelan Tantisira, MD
Division Chief
Respiratory Medicine

Current Research

Brainstem Dbh+ Neurons Control Chronic Allergen-Induced Airway Hyperreactivity

February 14, 2024

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Ethnic/racial and sex disparities in obstructive sleep apnea among adolescents in southern California

October 1, 2024

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Characterizing Long COVID in Children and Adolescents

August 21, 2024

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Changing Epidemiology of Pediatric Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis

March 2025

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Meet Our Faculty


Contact Our Division

Mailing Address

3020 Children's Way, Mail Code 5070
San Diego, CA 92123

Physical Address and Phone Number

Rady Children's Health
Medical Office Building, 2nd Floor, North
3030 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone 858-966-5846
Fax 858-966-6491