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

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

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 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?

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When do I need to call 911?

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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?

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

 

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

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

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

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What hospital are you (the ENT) affiliated with?

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What is your Emergency Appointment Policy? Can my baby be seen the same day I call?

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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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