Patient Information for the Adult Airway Clinic
Because upper airway problems can be signs of other medical problems, we often consult with specialists in thoracic surgery, pulmonology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, maxillofacial surgery, sleep and speech disorders, and respiratory therapy. Radiologists, anesthesiologists, and social workers also provide services as needed. Airway clinic staff will coordinate and oversee other advanced or specialty care when necessary.
An Array of Conditions Treated
At the Adult Airway Clinic, we use the most sophisticated techniques and equipment available to diagnose upper airway conditions, including:
- subglottic stenosis
- posterior glottic stenosis
- revision laryngeal stenosis
- supraglottic stenosis
- tracheal stenosis
- combination stenosis
- airway stent
- acid reflux diagnostic dilemmas affecting the airway
- tracheotomy decannulation
- failure of tracheotomy decannulation
Effective Treatments
To treat upper airway disorders, we offer a combination of medical and surgical approaches:
| Digital Endoscopic Video Equipment |
Using noninvasive digital endoscopic video equipment to assess upper airway disorders, images are used to help our doctors make a correct diagnosis and determine the best therapy to treat the patient. |
| Pulmonary Lab |
Our clinic is supported by a state-of-the-art pulmonology lab, which has the ability to perform endoscopic-assisted pulmonary function tests and exercise-induced pulmonary function tests. |
| Surgical Treatment |
For those patients who require surgery, our team develops a customizable approach. Airway specialists provide cutting-edge and effective treatment options using lasers, innovative surgical procedures using cartilage and mucosal grafting, and minimally invasive endoscopic techniques such as balloon dilation and stent placement.
All airway reconstructive procedures are performed using either an endoscopic or an “open” approach, depending upon the intervention needed to address the patient’s airway obstruction. |