Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine News and Updates

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dr. Lisa R. Young Receives the 2021 Norman J. Siegel Award at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2021 Virtual Meeting

Published on May 06, 2021 in CHOP News

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is pleased to announce that Lisa R. Young, MD, Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, received the 2021 Norman J. Siegel Outstanding Science Award for her considerable contributions to pediatric science. The award was presented on May 3, 2021 during the PAS Presidential Plenary at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2021 Virtual Meeting.

Respiratory Infections and Bronchiolitis in Children

Published on Apr 06, 2021 in Health Tip of the Week

Simple ways to help your sick baby or toddler.

Expert Care and Long-term Support for CDH-Related Pulmonary Hypertension

Published on Mar 23, 2021 in In Utero Insights

Early recognition, treatment and management of CDH-related pulmonary hypertension is critical. Our team takes an early and aggressive approach to treatment, and our protocols have been extremely successful.

CHOP Researchers Reveal How Critical Part of Lung Forms at Cellular Level

Published on Mar 12, 2021 in CHOP News

Knowing which cells are involved in the formation of healthy lung tissue at birth may provide a basis for therapies that help regenerate a critical portion of the lung.

Oxygen Therapy in Newborns May Impact Influenza Susceptibility Via Lung Circadian Clock

Published on Mar 02, 2021 in CHOP News

CHOP researchers have found mice exposed to neonatal hyperoxia have increased influenza susceptibility and disrupted lung circadian clocks.

Maureen B. Josephson, DO, Named Medical Director of Lung Transplant Program

Published on Jan 31, 2021 in CHOP News

Maureen B. Josephson, DO, an attending pulmonologist in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has been appointed the Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program.

Sleep Tips for All Ages and Stages

Published on Dec 15, 2020 in Health Tip of the Week

Get answers to common sleep questions for everyone from newborns to big kids.

Researchers Identify “Druggable” Signaling Pathway that Stimulates Lung Tissue Repair

Published on Sep 28, 2020 in CHOP News

In a study published in Nature Cell Biology, CHOP researchers describe pathway and drug that could stimulate lung tissue repair in COVID patients.

Sprayed Cosmetics And Treatments Led To Lipoid Pneumonia

Published on Aug 17, 2020 in Children's Doctor

Figure 1: Bronchoalveolar lavage finding

A 15-year-old female presents with mild dyspnea with exertion, and frequent wet cough and throat-clearing. The diagnosis of lipoid pneumonia was made following referral to CHOP’s Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

Sleep Center’s Team Approach Fosters Success When Surgery Can’t Fix Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published on Aug 13, 2020 in Children's Doctor

Chart showing range of CPAP for children with OSA

The Sleep Center’s highly experienced team works collaboratively with primary care physicians to ensure that all children, including those with Down syndrome, get the best possible care.

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