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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Questions to ask the ENT

Are you new to the Laryngomalacia world?
We have compiled a list of suggested questions to ask your ENT. 
Please feel free to print this and bring to your next appointment! 

  • How severe is the Laryngomalacia? Do you suspect Tracheomalacia or Bronchomalacia?

  • During the scope, was GERD (reflux) present? How severe? What is the treatment?

  • If surgery is needed, how many surgeries (supraglottoplasty) have you (the ENT) performed? Will you perform a Bronchoscope during surgery? What are your thoughts about second and third surgeries?
  • If surgery is not needed, how long is the watch and wait period? When do we “throw in the towel?”
  • What are sign/symptoms that I need to call 911?

  • Do you suggest any of the following tests? If no, why not?
Sleep Study
Barium Swallow
Chest/neck X-ray

  • What are signs/symptoms my baby is aspirating his/her food?

  • Are there any home remedies I can do to help improve the symptoms?

  • When do you believe my baby’s symptoms will improve?

  • How can I get in touch with you (the ENT) after office hours?

  • Are any specialist (pulmonologist, cardiologist, gastro) follow ups needed?

  • What hospital are you (the ENT) affiliated with?
  • What is your Emergency Appointment Policy? Can my baby be seen the same day I call?
  • Can you please forward your diagnosis and summary to my baby’s pediatrician? I would also like a copy of each for my own records.


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1 comment:

  1. Totally wish I had seen this BEFORE our ENT appointment. I was so exhausted and flustered that I only thought to ask a few of these on my own. I might make another appointment so I can take this list!

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