Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Patient Stories

While doctors at CHOP helped Ethan’s premature lungs develop, other staff helped his family manage the stress of having a sick newborn.

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.

With her severe asthma under control — with help from CHOP’s PAPA Clinic — Onni is in school, out of the hospital and “a whole new kid.”

Born with a rare lung disorder, Leah is one of the youngest patients to go from a heart-lung bypass machine to successful lung transplant.

Despite Jacob’s weakened condition, CHOP successfully performed a lung transplant that other programs thought he wouldn’t survive.

Twins, Sofia and Stefani, both received lung transplants at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and are enjoying the return of their health and energy.

Jessica has lived with cystic fibrosis since she was a baby. The Cystic Fibrosis Center at CHOP prepared her to manage her disease as she transitioned to college.

Born with breathing, bowel, kidney and heart issues, the odds were stacked against Aaron. But he constantly beat the odds. Today, he's 5 years old.