Services & Specialties

Cardiorespiratory Sports Clinic

When Chest Pain or Shortness of Breath Affects Exercise, We Help You Move Forward

It can be stressful when your child has chest pain, fatigue or trouble breathing during sports. You may wonder if it is the heart, lungs or both. Our team helps you find clear answers so your middle school, high school and college athletes can return to activity safely.

At Cincinnati Children’s Cardiorespiratory Sports Clinic, we bring heart and lung experts together in one visit. This first-of-its-kind clinic combines cardiology and pulmonary care to evaluate symptoms like chest pain and dyspnea on exertion (shortness of breath with activity). We focus on helping young athletes return to play as quickly and safely as possible.

Cardiorespiratory Sports Clinic Care and Expertise

Specialists Working Together

Our clinic brings together experts across cardiology, pulmonary medicine, sports medicine, exercise physiology, nutrition, physical therapy and more. This team-based care allows us to evaluate heart and lung causes at the same time and give one clear plan.

Advanced Testing for Clear Answers

We use advanced tools like pulmonary function testing (PFT), electrocardiograms (EKG) and graded exercise testing (GXT). These tests show how your child’s body responds to exercise and help us diagnose breathing or heart-related concerns.

Focused on Safe Return to Play

We identify the cause of symptoms and build a plan to help your child return to sports safely. We also evaluate athletes who did not pass a sports physical or have symptoms that limit performance.

Care for Complex Conditions

We care for athletes with conditions like congenital heart disease, pectus excavatum or a history of cancer. Our plans support safe activity while protecting long-term health.

Support at Every Step

A dedicated nurse coordinator helps prepare for visits and answers questions along the way. We also support families seeking a second opinion or more guidance.