Aerodigestive Clinic

The Aerodigestive Clinic combines specialized diagnostic testing, advanced treatment options and family-centered care. This unique combination sets us apart and allows our highly qualified care team to manage the most complex aerodigestive conditions.

At the Aerodigestive Clinic, the most common conditions we treat include:

We also diagnose and treat these less common conditions:

  • Birth defects that cause weak cartilage in the windpipe (tracheomalacia) or in the tubes that carry air from your windpipe to your lungs (bronchomalacia)
  • Chronic lung disease: Long-lasting breathing disorder 
  • Complete tracheal rings: A birth defect that causes narrowing in the trachea (windpipe)
  • Congenital laryngeal stridor/laryngomalacia: An abnormally formed voice box that causes a noisy sound with breathing 
  • Glottic stenosis: Narrowing of the voice box
  • Laryngeal cleft: An abnormal opening between the voice box and the esophagus (tube that connects the throat and stomach)
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis: An allergic condition that can lead to scarring and narrowing in the esophagus
  • Esophageal atresia: When ta baby’s esophagus doesn’t form well during pregnancy
  • Esophageal dysmotility: A condition in which the esophagus does not properly deliver food and liquids into the stomach
  • Esophageal stricture: Abnormal tightening of the esophagus
  • Malabsorption diseases: Conditions that prevent the body from absorbing nutrition properly
  • Motility disorders: Abnormal muscle and nerve contractions that cause spasms or lack of motion anywhere along the GI tract
  • Gastroschisis and omphalocele: Rare birth defects in which the infant’s intestines, liver or other organs stick outside of the body through the belly button
  • Stenosis (narrowing) or collapse of any section of the airway
  • Uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A long-term disorder that causes stomach contents to flow back up (reflux) into the esophagus
  • Voice disorders, such as vocal cord paralysis: When vocal cords don't move or vibrate normally, these disorders cause changes in pitch, volume or tone

No matter how rare or common your child’s condition, the experts in our clinic have the training and experience to accurately diagnose and effectively treat it.

If your child has one of these conditions – or if you still need a clear diagnosis or second opinion – ask your child’s doctor for a referral. Or you may contact us directly at 602-933-2117.