Selected Recent Publications
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Recent publications from the Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders faculty.
Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders News and Updates
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Hidden Acidity and the Use of Natural Thickeners to Manage Pediatric Dysphagia
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When infants and children aspirate liquids there are few options available to optimize their safety while being mindful of nutritional needs. Adjusting the feeding method or equipment, utilizing feeding and swallowing strategies, and offering thickened liquids are the primary tools available to improve oral feeding safety.
CHOP Launches New Bioengineering Lab Dedicated to Challenging Pediatric Airway Disorders
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The experts at the Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders Frontier Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are leaders at treating the vocal tract as well as injuries and blockages that can prevent children of all ages from communicating and breathing properly.
New Bioengineering Lab Paves Way for Pediatric Airway Discoveries
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The first-of-its kind bioengineering and biomaterials laboratory is dedicated to innovating new techniques and devices to advance the field of pediatric laryngology.
When Noisy Breathing Is Much More: Laryngeal Cleft Case Study and Discussion
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A 4-month-old infant, L.M., was referred to ENT at CHOP for an evaluation of noisy breathing and GERD. After scheduling the evaluation, L.M. had two episodes of apnea resulting in blue spells while feeding.
Finally: Lasting Help for Patients with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)
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Karen Zur, MD, discusses a systemic therapy that has been shown to be effective in resolving recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) in pediatric patients.
New National Guidelines Recommend Ingesting Honey after Swallowing Button Battery
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New national poison control guidelines recommend ingesting honey after swallowing button battery to prevent injury.
Ingesting Honey After Swallowing Button Battery Reduces Injury and Improves Outcomes
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CHOP and NCH research found ingesting honey after swallowing button battery reduces injury and improves outcomes.
Three Extraordinary Programs Are Envisioning the Breakthroughs of Tomorrow
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Three Frontier Programs (NeoCLD Program, Mitochondrial Medicine, and Pediatric Airway Disorders) have made world-changing discoveries, delivered lifesaving therapies, and provided exceptional care.
When Laryngomalacia Is Not Just a Benign, Self-resolving Condition
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All patients with suspected laryngomalacia should be evaluated by a pediatric otolaryngologist. Patients with more severe presentations (failure to thrive, retractions, aspiration, etc.) may benefit from an evaluation in CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders.