Children's Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease Center Patient Stories

Ada, 6, was healthy when she was born. She hit her early milestones with ease. As soon as Ada turned one, however, her health suddenly took a turn for the worse.

CHOP’s diagnosis and treatment of a rare lung disease solved a medical mystery for Jacob. Shared care with his Virginia pulmonologist is keeping him healthy.

From Chicago to Philadelphia: Parents of ailing teen go the distance for CHOP pulmonologist’s unique expertise.

From Day 1, June was breathing too rapidly. The Rare Lung Diseases Center diagnosed her condition: pulmonary interstitial glycogenosis. June was lucky; her mild case resolved on its own.