Patient Resources – LIttle Lungs of Long Island

Patient Resources — Little Lungs of Long Island

Forms, education, and everything your family needs to prepare for a visit and support your child between appointments.

New Patients — Welcome

Bringing your child to a pediatric pulmonologist for the first time can feel like a big step. The information below is designed to make the first visit as smooth as possible, for parents and kids alike.

How It Works

Request an appointment online, by phone, or through your pediatrician’s referral
Our office will contact you to schedule and to confirm insurance and paperwork
Complete intake forms in advance through our patient portal
Bring your child to the visit; pulmonary function testing, when indicated, is performed in office
Leave with a written plan, follow-up scheduled, and a clear way to reach the practice between visits

What to Bring to the First Visit

Photo ID and insurance card for the parent or guardian

Your child’s current medications, including inhalers, nebulizer medications, and over-the-counter products

Any prior pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, or imaging reports (if available)

Recent visit notes from your pediatrician, allergist, ENT, or any other involved provider

A list of your child’s symptoms, triggers, and questions — written down so nothing gets missed

Inhalers and spacers your child currently uses (so we can review technique)

New Patient Forms

Intake paperwork is sent securely through our Athena patient portal before your first visit.

Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an Appointment Call +1234567890 or use the online booking link to request your child’s first visit.

Insurance & Billing

Little Lungs of Long Island is in-network with most major insurance plans. Cash-pay options are also available for families who prefer to pay out of pocket.

What insurance plans do you accept?

Little Lungs is in-network with [ INSURANCE LIST — confirm before launch ]. Insurance coverage and benefits vary by plan, so we recommend confirming your specific coverage before your first visit. Our office is happy to help. Call or email with your insurance information and we’ll verify benefits for you.

Do I need a referral from my pediatrician?

Most insurance plans do not require a referral to see a pediatric pulmonologist, but a small number do. We recommend confirming with your insurance carrier or asking our office before your first visit. Many families come with a referral from their pediatrician. That’s welcome but not always required.

What if I don’t have insurance — or prefer to pay cash?

Cash-pay rates are available. Please contact the practice
for current self-pay pricing. Receipts and itemized bills
are provided for families who plan to submit for reimbursement
to an out-of-network plan.

Will I get a bill at the visit?

Co-pays and self-pay portions are collected at the time of service. Any remaining balance after insurance processes the claim is billed afterward. Our office will walk you through this clearly at the first visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule my child’s first appointment?

You can request an appointment online through the booking link, or by calling [ PHONE ]. Most new patients are scheduled within [ TIMEFRAME — confirm before launch ].

How long is the first visit?

First visits are typically 45–60 minutes, depending on whether pulmonary function testing is performed during the appointment. Follow-up visits are generally shorter.

Will my child have testing at the first visit?

Often, yes. Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is performed in office and is age-appropriate for most school-aged children and teens. Whether testing happens at the first visit depends on your child’s age, symptoms, and what Dr. Masson is trying to evaluate.

Are visits in-person or telehealth?

First visits and any visit involving pulmonary function testing or a hands-on exam are conducted in person at the Miller Place office. Some follow-up visits — for example, a brief medication check-in — may be available by telehealth when clinically appropriate.

How can I reach the practice between visits?

Little Lungs is built around accessibility. The patient portal is the fastest way to reach us for non-urgent questions. For urgent clinical concerns during office hours, please call [ PHONE ]. After-hours and emergency guidance is included in the New Patient packet.

Does Dr. Masson coordinate with my child’s pediatrician?

Yes. Visit summaries, asthma action plans, and any test results are sent to your pediatrician (and any other involved providers) with your permission. Coordinated care is part of how this practice runs.

What ages do you see?

Little Lungs treats children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21.

Health Education & Resources

Trusted Educational Resources

The organizations below publish reliable, family-friendly information on pediatric asthma, cough, and respiratory health. Bookmark the ones that apply to your child. They’ll be a useful supplement to our discussion.

Asthma

AAFA

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America — patient education, asthma action plan templates, and family resources.

American Lung Association

Comprehensive resources on pediatric asthma, environmental triggers, and respiratory health.

CDC — Asthma

Statistics, action plan downloads, and school-focused asthma resources.

Chronic Cough & Pediatric Respiratory Health

American Academy of Pediatrics

Parent-friendly guidance from the AAP on cough, croup, bronchiolitis, and other common pediatric respiratory concerns.

CHEST Foundation

Patient-facing resources from the American College of Chest Physicians, including guides on chronic cough.

American Thoracic Society

Patient information series on a wide range of pediatric and adult lung conditions.

Allergy & Environmental Triggers

AAAAI

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology — patient resources on allergens, indoor air, and immunotherapy.

EPA — Indoor Air Quality

Practical guidance on improving indoor air quality at home and in schools.

Pollen.com

Local pollen counts and seasonal allergy forecasts for Long Island ZIP codes.

Downloads & Tools

The documents below are templates and tools many of our families use. Please review with Dr. Masson before relying on any specific plan for your child.

When to Seek Emergency Care

Little Lungs of Long Island is not an emergency facility and is not staffed for after-hours emergencies. If your child is experiencing any of the following, do not wait for an appointment. Seek emergency care immediately.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if your child:

Is struggling to breathe, breathing very fast, or using neck and chest muscles to breathe
Has lips, fingertips, or skin that look blue or gray
Cannot speak in full sentences because of breathing difficulty
Is not responding normally or is unusually drowsy
Is using a rescue inhaler with no relief, or needs it more often than every four hours

Other helpful resources:
Poison Control — 1-800-222-1222

Contact Us & Schedule an Appointment

The practice is currently welcoming new patients ages 0–21 across Long Island.

Address:

595 Route 25A, Suite 10, Miller Place, NY 11764

Office Hours:

Monday: 10:00-10:00
Monday: 10:00-10:00
Monday: 10:00-10:00
Monday: 10:00-10:00

Email:

info@littlelungsofLI.com

Phone:

631-621-2256

Serving All Ages 0–21

Little Lungs of Long Island provides specialized pediatric pulmonology care for infants, children, and adolescents — with on-site pulmonary function testing and individualized treatment plans.

Now Accepting New Patients:

Contact the practice today to schedule your child’s first visit.

Your Child’s First Step Starts Here.

Little Lungs of Long Island — Miller Place, NY · Pediatric Pulmonology & Cough Care