Center for Healthy Infant Lung Development (CHILD)

300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000

Clinical Services (Center for Healthy Infant Lung Development (CHILD)):

Our Services

CHILD provides comprehensive care including evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for infants and children with various forms of lung disease. Our goal is to help your child reach his or her full respiratory potential.

Services include:

Education and guidance regarding identifying signs of respiratory distress in your child
Education and guidance regarding proper use of rescue and maintenance respiratory medications
Education and guidance regarding nutrition and preventive care
Diagnostic testing such as:
- sweat tests
- blood tests of immune function and lung function
- chest x-rays
Pulmonary function tests to see how well your baby's lungs are working
Close monitoring of nutritional status
Education and guidance regarding such things as nutrition and preventive care
Training regarding caring for your baby at home
Coordinating care with other specialists at Children's (e.g., Otolaryngology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology)

Home equipment

Many of our patients require medical technology to help them breath, including:

nasal cannula oxygen
full and partial mechanical ventilation
tracheostomy

non-invasive ventilatory supports
assistive respiratory devices for cough and lung clearance

We work closely with home equipment companies to ensure that equipment is working properly (e.g., troubleshoot problems, adjust ventilator settings, etc.).

Family-centered care

We recognize the central role of families in the care of children with chronic respiratory problems. In fact, we encourage family participation and work closely with family members and the child's primary care physician to set goals and provide care.

Hours

Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Emergencies

Urgent office visits can be arranged as needed, in addition to routine follow-up appointments. Our staff is available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help answer questions when you are worried about your child.