{"id":606,"date":"2018-11-21T10:53:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/pediatric-services\/pediatric-airway-problems\/"},"modified":"2018-11-29T11:42:52","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T19:42:52","slug":"pediatric-airway-problems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/pediatric-services\/ear-nose-throat\/pediatric-airway-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Airway Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A variety of airway problems\ncan cause breathing difficulties in children. They range from minor to serious,\nand treatment is dependent upon the underlying condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pediatric Airway Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upper and lower respiratory\ntract infections are common in children, whose immune systems are still\ndeveloping. Colds, flu, croup, sinusitis, bronchiolitis, asthma, and pneumonia\nall produce symptoms that make breathing difficult. These include stuffiness,\nshortness of breath, wheezing, and rapid breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ped-airways.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1086\" width=\"384\" height=\"256\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflux is another condition\nthat affects children. Known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), it occurs when\nstomach acids back up into the throat as the result of the esophageal sphincter\nmuscle failing to close properly. Also known as silent reflux, the condition\nmimics gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), minus the painful heartburn. Symptoms\ninclude difficulty swallowing, sore throat, coughing, postnasal drip, and\nwheezing. Over the long term, it can lead to malnutrition and weight loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional conditions that\ncause airway problems in children include allergies, teething, and sleep apnea.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosis and Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child\u2019s doctor will need\nto diagnose the condition responsible for the airway problem in order to treat\nit successfully. In addition to a physical examination and a review of your\nchild\u2019s medical history and current symptoms, diagnostic testing may be\nemployed to help narrow the cause. Possible tests include x-rays, CT scans,\nMRI, laryngoscopy (an examination of the vocal cords with a tube-mounted\ncamera), and bronchoscopy (checking the lungs and trachea using a similar\ndevice). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no single treatment plan for pediatric airway problems. With such a diverse array of possible causes, treatment will be based on the underlying condition and could involve anything from making dietary changes to medical and surgical solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A variety of airway problems can cause breathing difficulties in children. They range from minor to serious, and treatment is dependent upon the underlying condition. Pediatric Airway Conditions Upper and lower respiratory tract infections are common in children, whose immune systems are still developing. 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