Newborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program
If your baby was born premature and suffers from chronic lung disease (CLD) of infancy — also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia — it can be incredibly difficult. The journey can be long and complex. We know it can be overwhelming to see your baby so sick. You are not alone. Our Newborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program has a vast team with the experience and specialized training you and your child need. Our team works with babies in our Harriet and Ronald Lassin Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) to provide seamless, innovative care from initial evaluation and diagnosis, through treatment and long-term follow-up. We have helped many families like yours before, and we will support you every step of the way.
How we serve you
Your baby's team in the Newborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program is made up of specialists who are not only experts in evaluation, treatment and management, but are also involved in ongoing research to learn more, explore new treatment options, and enhance outcomes for all children with CLD.
Conditions we treat
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in infants (also known as chronic lung disease) refers to long-term breathing and lung problems in premature babies. We provide all of the care these infants need to achieve the best outcome.
Why choose us for chronic lung disease care
Our experienced team provides coordinated and individualized care and the newest and most innovative therapies available. Our goal is to save baby's lives and improve their health.
Meet your team
Here at the Newborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program, your baby's care is in the hands of a large and very accomplished team of providers who specialize in neonatal/infant care.
Our locations
Access our CLD experts at the Main Hospital on our Philadelphia Campus.
Our research
Our program leads research and is part of the BPD Collaborative, a team of people from different organizations working together to learn more about how to take care of babies with severe lung disease.
CLD Program resources
The journey for our families can be long and complex. We have resources to help you find answers to your questions, feel supported and cope through this experience.
Patient stories
Your newborn's CLD program experience
If your infant is experiencing severe lung and breathing problems, they may need care from the CLD Program at CHOP. We know this can be an overwhelming experience. Know what to expect from our team's evaluation and your baby's stay in our intensive care unit.
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