Overview Airway disorders can affect how babies and children breathe, eat, swallow, and sleep. These conditions may be diagnosed before birth or develop over time as the result of an infection or traumatic injury. Duke pediatric otolaryngologists (ENTs) work closely with experts in many pediatric specialties to diagnose and treat your child’s airway disorder. We also work with you and your child to help improve eating, sleeping, swallowing, and breathing.
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There are many different conditions that can affect your child’s airway. Narrowed Throat, Trachea, and Nasal Passages
Airway Obstructions
Blocked airways can also occur suddenly. If your child experiences a sudden blockage in their airway from an object, allergic reaction, or any other reason, call 911 immediately.
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Many Specialists Involved in Your Child's Care
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Open Surgery Airway Reconstruction Surgery Swallowing and Feeding Therapy
Diagnosing and caring for children with airway disorders requires many types of imaging. Our pediatric otolaryngologists may request the following tests or procedures.
Imaging of the head, neck, and chest are taken to check for blockages. These tests are fairly quick and are painless.
A tube called a bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or mouth and into the lower airway to check for foreign objects and other possible causes of airway blockages. This procedure is done while your child is asleep under general anesthesia.
A flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted into the nose or mouth to examine the voice box (larynx), vocal cords, and throat. Usually, this procedure can be done in the clinic while your child is awake. In cases that require a more thorough evaluation or intervention, your child would be asleep under general anesthesia.
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