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Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to see your child thrive. The team might include many specialists, who are all here to give your child the highest level of support.

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When Laryngomalacia Is Not Just a Benign, Self-resolving Condition

May 7, 2018

All patients with suspected laryngomalacia should be evaluated by a pediatric otolaryngologist. Patients with more severe presentations (failure to thrive, retractions, aspiration, etc.) may benefit from an evaluation in CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders.

Make the Diagnosis: Spring 2018

May 7, 2018

A 10-month-old male infant was taken to CHOP ED after having an apneic episode with loss of consciousness for 60 seconds in his pediatrician’s office. Upon his presentation, his oxygen saturations were noted to be in the 80s, and on physical exam he had significant subcostal retractions and tachypnea. What's his diagnosis?

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