Interstitial Lung Disease: Jacob’s Story
CHOP’s diagnosis and treatment of a rare lung disease solved a medical mystery for Jacob. Shared care with his Virginia pulmonologist is keeping him healthy.
Children's Interstitial and Diffuse Lung Disease Center Patient Stories
The ChILD Center houses not only pediatric pulmonologists specializing in interstitial and diffuse lung disease, but also nurse practitioners, nurses, physical therapists, a genetic counselor, a nutritionist and a social worker.
Appointments and referrals
Interstitial Lung Disease: Quinn’s Story
From Chicago to Philadelphia: Parents of ailing teen go the distance for CHOP pulmonologist’s unique expertise.
Pulmonary Interstitial Glycogenosis: June’s Story
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.