The University Health Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic is the first and only clinic in San Antonio that treats airway and digestive tract conditions. Our team of specialists will work together to recommend the best treatment plan for your child. Each case is different, and we take the time to get to know you, your child and your family in one setting, reducing the number of separate appointments.
What to Expect
When you and your child come to our clinic, you’ll meet with several members of our team who will individually evaluate your child. After each member of your care team has seen your child, they will meet and discuss the next steps.
Sometimes, your child may need additional testing to receive their recommended treatment plan. We’ll keep you updated and informed throughout the process.
Aerodigestive Conditions We Treat
- Achalasia
- Airway obstruction
- Asthma
- Bronchomalacia
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Caustic ingestion with stricture
- Chronic aspiration
- Chronic cough
- Craniofacial syndromes
- Cricopharyngeal dysfunction
- Dysphagia (feeding and swallowing problems)
- Glottic stenosis
- Hypoplastic lung
- Sleep apnea
- Hypoventilation
- Interstitial lung disease
- Laryngeal cleft
- Laryngeal web
- Laryngeal / tracheal / bronchial papillomatosis
- Laryngomalacia
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia
- Recurrent pneumonia/respiratory infections
- Recurrent croup
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Subglottic stenosis
- Esophageal atresia
- Tracheal stenosis
- Esophageal web or stricture
- Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
- Feeding intolerance
- Tracheomalacia
- Failure to thrive
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Gastroesophageal reflux (GER)
- Voice disorders
- Snoring
Treatment
If your child requires a procedure, our Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic provides a comprehensive, streamlined approach with one-time anesthesia, bringing together three key specialties: ENT, pulmonology and gastroenterology.
We utilize the latest technology to diagnose and treat esophageal dysmotility and esophageal dilations, along with advanced ENT techniques, to ensure the best outcomes.
Our Team
Our team at the Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic draws expertise from multiple departments. Specialists inlcude:
- ENT/otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist)
- Speech-language pathologist
- Gastroenterologist (feeding and growth specialist)
- Pulmonologist (breathing and lung specialist)
- Nurse coordinator
- Dietitian
- Social worker