Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program
CHOP’s Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program (PHP) provides multidisciplinary, long-term care to children with conditions that limit lung growth resulting in pulmonary hypoplasia. Comprehensive pulmonary hypoplasia treatment involves coordination between many specialists. The PHP team works together to improve your child’s pulmonary health, evaluate neurodevelopmental growth, monitor and treat any surgical issues that arise as your child grows, meet nutritional needs, monitor for late onset hearing loss, help locate resources and support services near your home, and more.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Gage’s Story

Born with CDH, Gage made a full recovery after surgery at CHOP. To help others, his family is participating in research about long-term outcomes for CDH.
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists from neonatology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, general surgery, nutrition, audiology, behavioral health, social services and more, all with experience caring for children with conditions that cause small lungs.