Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Center
The Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Center at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, Maryland provides specialized respiratory care for infants, children and adolescents born preterm or diagnosed with BPD or chronic lung disease.
We are proud to be recognized for meeting the highest standards of medical expertise, for our state-of-the-art facilities and for our commitment to patient-centered care. Our center is a founding member of the BPD Collaborative, an international group of children’s centers dedicated to improving respiratory care for individuals born prematurely. Our ultimate goal is to optimize the health and well-being of every child we serve.
Our Services
Inpatient Services
We provide bedside consultative services in collaboration with the BPD multidisciplinary team throughout Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. In collaboration with an infant’s NICU team, we make recommendations regarding therapies, including medications, ventilator management and other home equipment, and assist with discharge planning and follow-up.
Consultative Services
We provide bedside consultative services at both Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and Kennedy Krieger Institute for infants and children who require subacute care before being discharged home.
Outpatient Services
Our outpatient clinics are held at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Clinic in the Rubenstein Building in East Baltimore and the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Outpatient Center. Since infants with BPD may continue to have related medical needs as they grow, we are happy to care for children from infancy through the teen years. Our experts have extensive experience managing:
- Respiratory medications (inhaled steroids, inhaled bronchodilators, diuretics), which are often used to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow to the lungs, help keep your child’s airways open or reduce fluid buildup in the lungs
- Supplemental oxygen
- Home mechanical ventilation
- Apnea monitors
About the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Center
Pediatric pulmonologists Brianna Aoyama and J. Michael Collaco discuss the new Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Center at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team of experts collaborates closely to provide personalized, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Our outpatient clinic has dedicated nurses, case managers and respiratory therapists with expertise in BPD.
Our faculty, Dr. Brianna Aoyama and Dr. J. Michael Collaco, are nationally recognized for their contributions to improving care of individuals born prematurely. Depending on the child's needs, we coordinate this comprehensive care between our pediatric specialties, such as:
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
- Cardiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Faculty
About Your Visit
How do I prepare for my child's BPD Center visit?
- Please plan your transportation and notify us as soon as possible of any issues, as we may be able to offer assistance.
- Make sure your child has enough portable oxygen for travel to and from their appointment.
- Bring the proper insurance or Medicaid card.
- Bring the child’s birth certificate showing any changes to name, if applicable.
- Bring a list of your child’s medications, including the strength and dosage of each.
- Bring food and medicine that your child may need during the time away from home.
What happens at a BPD Center visit?
Your child will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals. This team includes a physician, nurse and respiratory therapist. The goal of this team is to meet the many specialized needs of your child in one setting.
At both of our locations, we have the ability to obtain pulmonary function tests for eligible patients. If your child requires blood work or a chest X-ray, we can arrange for that to be performed on-site or at another facility that is in network with your child’s insurance.
Our Research on BPD
Outcomes in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia with Dr. Brianna Aoyama
Research Overview: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia with Dr. J. Michael Collaco
Locations
Our state-of-the-art facilities at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital include fully staffed pulmonary function testing laboratories.
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
200 North Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21287
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
1708 West Rogers Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
Contact Us
Children are referred for evaluation in the BPD center from local NICUs, subacute facilities and pediatric practices. However, we are happy to see any child with a history of preterm birth or respiratory symptoms during infancy.