When your child has trouble breathing, where you seek treatment matters. Whether it's a common condition like asthma or a complex rare lung disease, you want the best pediatric pulmonologists caring for your child.

Our Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is among the largest in any pediatric hospital, giving us unmatched experience in caring for children with the full spectrum of lung problems.

Our vast experience is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which ranked us among the top five programs in the nation on its prestigious 2024-25 Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals.

The most experienced physicians

Nothing beats experience when it comes to knowing the best ways to diagnose and treat children with pulmonary and sleep problems. At CHOP, our team sees more than 14,000 outpatients and another 9,500 inpatients a year. We routinely care for children with the most complex respiratory problems, including rare diseases many physicians may never see during their entire careers.

Collaboration and support

We work closely with families and your child's local doctor before, during and after diagnosis and treatment. This ensures your child will receive the most coordinated care when you are in Philadelphia and after your return home.

State-of-the-art diagnostic facilities

Our pulmonary function laboratories have comprehensive state-of-the-art facilities for performing and interpreting lung function tests. The Pulmonary Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy Center offers cutting-edge tests that are less invasive than traditional methods. Children whose breathing problems frequently disrupt their sleep can receive an expert diagnosis in our Sleep Laboratories.

Advancing treatment through research

We won't rest until every child with a pulmonary problem can breathe freely. Our dedicated pulmonologists and scientists are committed to research and innovation in the fields of pulmonary and sleep medicine. We are avid participants in research conducted through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other organizations committed to learning more about the complex disorders we treat so we can discover new treatments and cures for children like yours.