Dr. Valera L. Hudson MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912Rating
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Dr. Valera Hudson practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Augusta, GA. Dr. Hudson 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
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Malnutrition
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Pain
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