Top 4 Pediatric Pulmonology Clinics in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty or procedure?

Paediatric pulmonology deals with breathing and lung problems in babies, children and young teenagers. A general paediatrician handles most coughs, colds and chest infections; a paediatric lung specialist is usually involved when a problem keeps coming back, lasts a long time, or needs specialised tests. Common reasons families are referred include:

• Asthma that is hard to control, or frequent wheezing episodes
• A cough that lasts more than a few weeks, especially a wet cough or one that disturbs sleep
• Repeated chest infections or pneumonia
• Breathing problems in children who were born prematurely
• Long-term lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis
• Snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, or daytime sleepiness that may point to a sleep-breathing problem
• Noisy breathing, or breathlessness that limits play or sport

It also makes sense to book a visit, starting with your child's paediatrician, if there is a persistent fever with cough, poor feeding or weight gain alongside breathing symptoms, or a rash together with fever.

Warning signs that need urgent care

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if your child:

• Is struggling to breathe, breathing very fast, or the skin pulls in between or under the ribs
• Has blue or grey lips, tongue or skin
• Cannot speak in full sentences, cry normally or feed because of breathlessness
• Is unusually drowsy, floppy or hard to wake
• Has an asthma reliever inhaler that is not helping, or is needed much more often than usual
• May have inhaled a small object or food, or started choking suddenly
• Is a young baby who has pauses in breathing or a fever

In these situations call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away.

How to choose among the clinics here

The four profiles differ in setup, so match them to your child's needs rather than to their position in the list.

• Type of problem. For chronic cough, asthma follow-up, long-term lung disease or sleep concerns, look at which services each profile actually publishes. Tanaffas Center lists bronchoscopy and sleep assessment; Dr. Rasha Qaqish's clinic mentions allergy follow-up; Dr. Abdelhamid Najada's clinic focuses on reviewing symptoms and investigations.
• Single doctor or hospital setting. Three entries are individual doctors' clinics, which can help with continuity, since your child sees the same doctor each time. The Jordan Hospital outpatient clinics bring several specialties together, which may suit a child who also needs other specialists.
• Days and hours. Opening days vary. One clinic receives patients only three days a week, and one does not list Sunday. None lists Friday hours, so plan visits within the working week.
• Location. Consider traffic and how often you will return. Asthma and chronic lung conditions usually involve repeat visits, so a clinic you can reach easily matters.
• Insurance. Two profiles list an insurer. For the others, ask directly.

People looking up the best pediatric pulmonology clinics in Amman often want a ranking of skill. This list cannot provide that; it shows how complete each profile is, and the right fit depends on your child's condition and your family's practical needs.

What to expect at the first visit

A first paediatric lung appointment is mostly about history and examination. The doctor will usually ask when symptoms started, what triggers them, how they affect sleep, feeding, school and play, and whether anyone in the family has asthma, allergies or lung disease. They will listen to the chest, and may check breathing and oxygen levels or arrange tests depending on age and symptoms.

What to bring

• Previous chest X-rays, scans or their reports, and any blood or allergy test results
• A list of current and past medicines, including inhalers and the spacer or device your child uses
• Your child's vaccination record
• Hospital discharge letters, especially for premature babies or past admissions
• A short diary of symptoms: when the cough or wheeze happens, night waking, and triggers such as exercise, dust, smoke or colds
• A phone video of the cough, noisy breathing or sleep breathing if it does not happen in clinic

Questions worth asking

• What do you think is causing the symptoms, and what else could it be?
• Are any tests needed, and where will they be done?
• If an inhaler is prescribed, can you check my child's technique?
• What should we do if symptoms get worse at night or on a weekend?
• When should we come back for follow-up?

Take inhalers with you so the doctor can watch your child use them. Poor technique is a common reason treatment seems not to work.

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

None of these profiles publishes a consultation fee, so ask when you call. Useful questions:

• What is the consultation fee, and is a follow-up visit charged differently?
• Are tests, breathing assessments or procedures billed separately?
• Do you accept my insurer, and do I need a referral or prior approval?
• Which days does the specific doctor see patients, and how long is the usual wait?
• Is there a cancellation policy?

Arab Orient Insurance appears on two profiles (the Jordan Hospital outpatient clinics and Tanaffas Center). Coverage still depends on your individual policy, so confirm with both the clinic and your insurer. Two clinics state that published hours differ between sources, which is another reason to confirm by phone before travelling.

Getting there

Amman, home to around 5 million people, has the kingdom's largest concentration of hospitals and specialty clinics, and traffic can make short distances slow at peak times. Tanaffas Center is in Shmeisani, and Dr. Rasha Qaqish's clinic is in Khalda; check each entry above for the full building and street details. When you call, ask about parking, lift access and the exact floor, which helps if you are carrying a baby or a pushchair. If your child is referred for hospital-based tests, the clinic will tell you where; major hospitals in the city include Jordan University Hospital, King Hussein Medical Center, Al-Bashir Hospital, Specialty Hospital and Istishari Hospital. Leave extra time on your first visit.

Checklist before you book

• Decide whether your child needs a general paediatrician first or a lung specialist directly
• Check the published services match your child's main problem
• Confirm the doctor's clinic days and hours by phone
• Ask about the consultation fee and any separate charges for tests
• Confirm your insurer is accepted and whether approval is needed
• Gather previous reports, X-rays, discharge letters and the vaccination record
• Bring all inhalers, spacers and current medicines
• Note symptom patterns and record a video if useful
• Know the urgent warning signs, and call 911 if they appear