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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