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What is the definition of Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia?

Congenital unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare abnormality characterized by the underdevelopment of a lung on one side of the chest. This disorder often occurs along with other congenital abnormalities.

What are the symptoms of Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia?

Symptoms of congenital unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia include an asymmetry of the chest with a bell-shaped chest deformity, restricted chest wall expansion, reduced breathing on the affected side, rapid, shallow breathing, and respiratory distress.

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What are the current treatments for Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia?

Treatment for congenital unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia begins before an infant is born with the use of a combination of corticosteroids, antibiotics, and tocolytics or an amniopatch consisting of an intraamniotic injection of platelets and cryoprecipitate. After birth, treatment may include respiratory support with supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygen (ECMO). In most cases, congenital unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia is fatal. Individuals who survive often have chronic lung disease, which may be treated with bronchodilators, antibiotics, chest physiotherapy, and prophylactic vaccinations. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove damaged lung tissue (bronchiectasis) from recurrent respiratory infections.

Who are the top Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia Local Doctors?

Advanced in Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Dr. Gary L. Mcphail

Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics

Advanced in Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Dr. Gary L. Mcphail

Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics

Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave,

Cincinnati, OH

513-636-4200

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Gary Mcphail is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pediatrics provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Mcphail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Sleepwalking (Somnambulism), Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Dr. Mcphail is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Dr. Barbara A. Chini

Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine

Experienced in Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Dr. Barbara A. Chini

Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine

Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave,

Cincinnati, OH

513-636-4200

Languages Spoken:

English

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Barbara Chini is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Chini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cystic Fibrosis, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Chini is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Dr. Raouf S. Amin

Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine

Experienced in Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia

Dr. Raouf S. Amin

Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine

Children's Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet Ave,

Cincinnati, OH

513-636-4200

Languages Spoken:

English

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Accepting New Patients

Raouf Amin is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pediatrics provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Adenoidectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Amin is currently accepting new patients.