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The Aerodigestive Program at Riley at IU Health provides care from multiple specialties to children with airway, lung, feeding and upper digestive tract disorders.

Our Approach

Our Approach

The team approach in our Aerodigestive Program helps improve the quality of care for our patients and families by involving multiple medical specialties at the same time. Our aerodigestive team includes an otolaryngologist (ear nose, and throat doctor), pulmonologist (lung doctor), gastroenterologist (upper digestive tract doctor) and speech therapist (swallowing, feeding specialist). We work together to help children with medical conditions such as:

  • complex airway problems (voice box, floppy airways, lung tubes)
  • lung problems (cough, asthma, wheezing)
  • feeding problems (aspiration, feeding, choking)
  • upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach) problems

We discuss each child with all members of the team to determine the next best steps in evaluation and treatment. Our dedicated nurse coordinator to help families through this process.

The goals of our Aerodigestive Program are to:

  • provide coordinated care from multiple specialties to our pediatric patients
  • improve outcomes by coordinating appointments and any needed procedures under one sedation (procedures that require medicine to sleep) if possible
  • participate in clinical research to improve long-term outcomes of children with airway, lung, feeding and upper digestive tract problems
  • provide quick responses to your child’s pediatrician and referring doctors for ongoing care
  • educate doctors who will be entering the field of aerodigestive care in the future

You and your child will meet with our team during your first clinic visit. We will work with you and your child’s doctor to develop a treatment plan that will provide the best outcome for your child.

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Aerodigestive Program at Riley

Learn what you and your family can expect when coming to the Aerodigestive Program at Riley at IU Health.

Conditions & Services

Conditions Treated

We treat many different conditions. Below is more information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Airway Stenosis
  • Eosinophilic Disorders
  • Feeding Problems
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
  • Laryngomalacia
  • Tracheomalacia
  • Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
  • Voice & Speech Conditions

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Aerodigestive services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our program.

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Motility Tests
  • pH Tests
  • Sleep Study
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Upper Endoscopy

Doctors and Locations

Doctors

Our doctors provide expert family-centered care. Learn about our pediatric aerodigestive specialists.

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    Locations

    Locations

    Riley Outpatient Center at IU Health

    Pediatric Pulmonology & Respiratory Care
    575 Riley Hospital Dr
    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Related Departments

    Related Departments

    We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related departments.

    • Audiology & Speech Pathology
    • Ear, Nose & Throat
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Plastic Surgery
    • Pediatric Pulmonology & Respiratory Care

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    For Health Professionals

    The pediatric pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, otolaryngologists and speech pathologists at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health work with you to provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for your patient. You can refer a patient and learn about our aerodigestive research and education programs.

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    Research

    Visit the Section of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Sleep Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine for information about the latest research in the field of pulmonology.

    Education

    As faculty members of the Indiana University School of Medicine, we help train the next generation of pediatric pulmonologists. Our Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program provides post-residency training in an atmosphere of mentorship and collaboration.

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