Division of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) Patients Stories Listing

Meet the doctors, surgeons, nurses and other staff who will provide comprehensive care for your child in the Division of Otolaryngology.

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Seth's Story
Diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech when he was 3 years old, Seth continues weekly speech therapy at CHOP Specialty Care Center in Bucks County, PA.
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Tracheal Stenosis and Lung Anomaly: Paige's Story
Paige was diagnosed with severe tracheal stenosis, a narrowing of the trachea. The only way to widen her airway was with a major surgery. But with only one lung, it would be incredibly risky.
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Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis: Lailani's Story
Diagnosed with bilateral vocal cord paralysis as a baby, Lailani was unable to breathe on her own until age nine. That's when her sought treatment at CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders.
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CHARGE Syndrome and Choanal Atresia: Avery's Story
Avery was diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome as an infant, a series of rare genetic birth defects. Airway malformations led her family to CHOP's Airway Disorders Clinic, where she underwent bilateral choanal atresia repair.