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Fellow’s Corner: Foreign Body Aspiration

May 7, 2018

Approximately 12,000 children present to U.S. EDs annually with symptoms of aspirated foreign bodies. Read about a recent case involving FBA and the steps that led to the diagnosis.

Alumni Notes Spring 2018

May 7, 2018

Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, highlights the remarkable changes to the Pediatrics Residency Program to help recruit and shape the next generation of superb pediatricians.

Children’s Doctor News and Updates: Spring 2018

May 7, 2018

Read the latest news from CHOP, including cardiac services offered at our newest location in Allentown, a recap of a study about supplements to treat mitochondrial disease, breakthroughs in gene therapies and more.

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Walk for Hope 2018 Recap

May 2, 2018

The event raised $195,000 to help fuel tomorrow’s breakthroughs in research and care for children with inflammatory bowel disease.

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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