John lived with food allergies for years until a novel allergy treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia desensitized him to his triggers: milk and peanuts.
In unlocking the key to Elijah’s mystery illness, CHOP doctors identified a new autoimmune disease and developed a customized plan to treat his disorder.
Audrey was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency, treated with drugs to ward off infections, and underwent a bone marrow transplant at CHOP — all in her first month of life.
A bone marrow transplant to treat chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) saved Tommy's life and enabled him — and his family — to live a normal, happy life.
Colin has eosinophilic esophagitis, a rare inflammatory condition of the esophagus, and receives care at CHOP, which is one of the few pediatric hospitals with a specialized program for the condition.
Specialists at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia diagnosed Vincent's food allergies, and therapists at the Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Center helped him to overcome his fear of trying new foods.