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CHOP Sleep Lab Opens in Newtown Square

Oct 29, 2024

CHOP announced the opening of a 5,077 square foot new Sleep Lab at its new Specialty Care Center in Newtown Square, PA.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Sheds Light on Diuretic Use in Preterm Babies with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Sep 5, 2024

Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced findings from a new study that show outpatient diuretic use is common in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and that factors such as gestational age, severity of BPD, and type of diuretic significantly influenced the timing of medication weaning. The study was published recently in Pediatric Pulmonology.

Back to school: Director of CHOP’s Sleep Center offers tips on getting children back on a sleep schedule

Aug 28, 2024

Dr. Christopher Cielo, Director of CHOP’s Sleep Center, was featured on Fox29 Philadelphia offering tips on getting children back on a sleep schedule for the new school year.

New Research Sheds Light on Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Patients

Apr 22, 2024

Researchers revealed new insights into the long-term effects of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease that primarily affects premature infants, on patient health.

The Power of Advanced Bronchoscopy: Fewer Surgeries, Impressive Results

Feb 14, 2024

Advanced bronchoscopy techniques are allowing us to diagnose and treat many pulmonary conditions that previously required invasive surgery.

In Utero Treatment of Fetal Cystic Fibrosis

Feb 14, 2024

A fetus with cystic fibrosis was treated in utero with elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor to prevent meconium ileus.

Meet Christopher Cielo, DO

Jul 9, 2023

Christopher Cielo, DO, joined the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in 2010 and is an attending pulmonologist.

Air Quality FAQs for Patients & Families

Jun 1, 2024

You might be feeling anxious about the poor air quality in our region. While this problem is real, it does not mean that there is nothing we can do to help keep our family safe.

Individualized Ventilator Support in Treatment for Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Mar 6, 2023

A range of different noninvasive mechanical ventilation supports helped this patient with pulmonary hypoplasia avoid tracheostomy.

News at CHOP: Fall 2022

Nov 16, 2022

Meet three new division chiefs and more news and updates from CHOP.