In this episode, Dr. Greg Burg, a pulmonologist at Cincinnati Children’s, discusses the medical management of minor laryngeal clefts, highlighting a comprehensive approach that includes swallow assessments, pulmonary therapies, and long-term monitoring. Learn how a combination of safe swallowing strategies, dietary modifications, and reactive therapies can help manage aspiration risks in pediatric patients.

Key Takeaways:

• Diagnostic Approach: Importance of bronchoscopy, swallow studies, and chest CT scans in identifying aspiration-related issues.
• Medical Management: Use of inhaled steroids, macrolide therapy, and saline treatments to reduce inflammation and improve airway clearance.
• Swallowing & Nutrition: Thickened feeds, pacing, and feeding tube strategies to prevent aspiration.
• Long-Term Monitoring: Vaccination recommendations, environmental risk reduction, and periodic reassessments to guide further intervention.

This discussion provides valuable insights into how a multidisciplinary approach can improve outcomes for children with minor laryngeal clefts. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert discussions!