
What To Ask Your Child's Neurologist
A list of suggested questions to ask your child's Neurologist.
While we are still uncertain the exact cause of the disorder, the most common theory describes laryngomalacia as a delay in neurological function and tone of the laryngeal structures above the vocal cords. (source)
Learn more:
When It's More Than Noisy Breathing
Laryngomalacia: Disease Presentation, Spectrum, and Management
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Do you believe genetic testing should be done? If yes, for which genetic conditions/disorders?
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Do you suspect CHARGE Association, Pierre Robin Sequence, 22q11 Microdeletion Syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome) or Chiari Malformation?
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Do you suspect a seizure disorder or Panayiotopoulos Syndrome?
If yes, when should I call 911?
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Do you suspect Hydrocephalus or Ventriculomegaly?
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Do you suspect my child has Hypotonia, a developmental delay, Cerebral Palsy, Dysphagia or Microcephaly?
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If Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) is present: what is the cause, treatment (CPAP, BPAP, Adaptive servo-ventilation and/or supplemental oxygen) and prognosis?
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Do you suggest any of the following tests? If no, why not?
Sleep Study with EEG
Brain CT Scan
48+ Hour Video EEG
Sleep Deprived EEG
An Early intervention Evaluation
Brain MRI/MRV/MRA
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How can I get in touch with you after office hours?
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Are any specialist (pulmonologist, cardiologist, gastro) follow ups needed?
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What hospital are you affiliated with?
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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 and Ear, Nose & Throat doctor?
I would also like a copy for my own records as well as my child's medical portal log-in information.