The Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a leading program dedicated to the treatment and long-term care of children with pulmonary hypoplasia. Pulmonary hypoplasia occurs when a baby's lungs don't develop fully before birth. The baby's lungs are smaller and have fewer air sacs, which makes it hard for the baby to breathe after birth.

We are one of the only programs capable of providing complete care for this condition. Our team of specialists works together to improve your child’s lung health, check their development, handle any surgeries, provide proper nutrition, and offer support services.

When looking for the best long-term care for your child, it's important to find a care team that can offer the following:

1. Comprehensive and specialized care. We offer complete care for children with pulmonary hypoplasia, which means underdeveloped or small lungs. Our team has all the different kinds of specialists these children need. This includes specialists from neonatology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, general surgery, nutrition, audiology, behavioral health and social services. They all work together to care for babies with this condition as they grow.
2. Unmatched expertise and research. We are leaders in studying and caring for pulmonary hypoplasia. Our program studies many children with this condition and is the only one looking at how it affects their brain development. This means your child will get the most advanced and latest treatment options. Our commitment to ongoing research leads to the best possible outcomes for children with this complex condition.
3. Tailored and convenient visits. We plan visits so you can see all the different doctors your child needs in one place. Most of the time, you can also get any tests you need done on the same day. This helps make things easier for your family and makes sure that all the parts of your child's care are organized and on the same page.
4. Ongoing developmental assessment. Our program continuously checks on how your child is growing and changing. The many different kinds of doctors on our team work together to make sure your child is getting the best care. They look at how your child's lungs are doing, how their brain is growing and anything else that might need special attention. This helps ensure that your child's long-term care is seamless and coordinated.
5. Clear communication and support. Our program is set up to make it easy for doctors to talk and work together. This helps us give your child the best care. It also means you will clearly understand your child's condition and have a plan for support at the end of each appointment.