Aerodigestive Considerations in Children with Neuromuscular Disorders.

Joanne Lai, Chantal Spencer Grant, Beth Kraus, Stephanie J Wong

Journal: Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America 2025;36(3):415-427

PMID: 40581431

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Abstract

Aerodigestive disorders affect the upper airway, respiratory and gastrointestinal system. These disorders are often related and pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for patients with neuromuscular disorders. Ideally, this patient population should have a multidisciplinary team that includes a gastroenterologist, otolaryngologist, pulmonologist, and speech therapist to both diagnose and treat these aerodigestive conditions. Over time, these disorders can cause significant morbidity and mortality, but early treatment can improve quality of life.

Address: Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA; Department of Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA; Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 234 E. 85th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10028, USA.; Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.; Department of Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA; Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 234 E. 85th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10028, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2025.03.010

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Neuromuscular Diseases, Child, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Respiratory Tract Diseases