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The Aerodigestive and Airway Reconstruction Center’s family-centered model reduces the burden on patients and their families as they juggle multiple clinic visits, diagnostic tests and operating room procedures that are often required in the management of complex airway conditions, swallowing problems and esophageal diseases.
To most effectively and compassionately assist families, the Aerodigestive and Airway Reconstruction Center provides:
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is also home to the Center for Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Disorders, one of the most advanced specialty clinics in California. Otolaryngologists and speech pathologists in this clinic use modern techniques and software to analyze the child’s voice, assess swallowing function and diagnose and treat the child’s condition. Practitioners in this clinic often work closely with the pediatric aerodigestive team throughout every step of your child’s care.
The Pediatric Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Clinic, part of the Voice and Swallowing Program, treats patients with paradoxical fold motion disorder, a rare but bothersome breathing problem. This can sometimes be diagnosed with an in-office procedure called flexible laryngoscopy. It is best to perform the laryngoscopy when the patient is having symptoms. In an effort to bring on the symptoms the patient will often be asked to run, do jumping jacks or other exercises during the visit. While the scope is in the nose, and the vocal cords are visible on the monitor, the speech pathologist will teach the patient and family how to relax the vocal folds.
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