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Infant Chronic Lung Disease patient stories

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Chronic Lung Disease: Leila’s Story

Born at 26 weeks, Leila’s lungs failed to develop. Specialty care during her CHOP stay and after helped her breathe on her own and her family cope.
Patient story

Xiomara’s Story: Long-Term Care for Chronic Lung Disease

Xiomara was born extremely preterm, with severely underdeveloped lungs. She was transferred to CHOP, where the Newborn/Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program “saved her life and gave her a chance at a normal childhood,” says her mom.
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