APPA aims to:

A - Promote and improve education and research on pediatric pulmonary diseases and related health care issues in Arab countries.

B - Find field practice of clinical work in this area of specialty, and create an environment of close cooperation and exchange of clinical experiences.

C - Encourage and assist the foundation of new pediatric pulmonary centers in the Arab countries especially where does not have one.

D - Study the causes of common pulmonary diseases and methods of treatment and prevention