Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program
If your baby has a condition that limits the growth of their lungs and causes them to have a condition known as pulmonary hypoplasia, you want to know their long-term care is in the hands of an experienced team. The Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the only program of its kind dedicated to understanding and supporting the long-term needs of patients with pulmonary hypoplasia. Our team works together to improve your child’s breathing health. We evaluate their neurodevelopmental growth. We monitor and treat any surgical issues they have as they grow. We meet nutritional needs. We monitor for symptoms that develop later on in childhood, such as hearing loss. And we can help find resources and support services near your home.
How we serve you
The Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program at CHOP provides an unparalleled level of attention and concern when caring for children with pulmonary hypoplasia. Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide ongoing developmental assessment and the most comprehensive care for your child.
Conditions we treat
Having small, underdeveloped lungs can result in problems with breathing, feeding, cardiac function, hearing, meeting developmental milestones and more. We follow and care for children with conditions that commonly prevent the lungs from fully developing.
Why choose us for pulmonary hypoplasia care
The Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program is one of the only programs evaluating the long-term health of children with diagnoses that cause small lungs in an effort to better support them as they grow
Meet your team
Here at the Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program, you have access to a team with a rare depth of knowledge, including specialists from neonatology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, general surgery, nutrition, audiology, behavioral health, social services and more.
Our locations
Access our pulmonary hypoplasia care at Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care or our Philadelphia hospital.
Our research
We follow children from birth throughout childhood to gain a better understanding of pulmonary hypoplasia's long-term impact, and we use what we learn to improve care.
Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Patient stories
Your child's experience with the PHP
It can be helpful for you and your child to know what to expect when going to a doctor's appointment, especially when you might see multiple providers on the same day, like during a visit with our Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program (PHP). This advice from fellow PHP parents who have already gone through the same experience firsthand can help you prepare for your day of appointments.