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If your child has a breathing or swallowing disorder, we can help. The Aerodigestive Center at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh takes a team approach to treatment.
Your child's team will often include doctors from diverse fields. Plus, you'll have access to respiratory and speech therapists, sleep therapists, and more.
Our team makes sure your child gets the most complete and precise care plan.
We offer advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques, including cutting-edge surgeries, that most hospitals don't have.
Our experts think of you and your child as vital members of the care team. That's why family education and involvement in your child's care is a large part of our approach.
With basic questions, call our main ENT office at 412-692-5460.
To make an appointment, call 412-692-7337.
Our aerodigestive experts use a wide range of tests and tools to help diagnose your child.
We use digital endoscopic video equipment to diagnose upper airway and voice disorders.
With a clear, high-res image of the airway, our doctors use these pictures to:
We're 1 of a few centers in the U.S. that provides FEES — a vital tool to help feeding and swallowing issues.
For the test, a speech therapist:
At the Pediatric Aerodigestive Center, we work as a team to create a complete treatment plan for your child.
Our treatment plans aim to improve your child's airway and swallowing function. We focus on both the urgent and long-term needs of your child.
We tailor each surgery to each child's unique problems and needs.
Our surgeons are experts in innovative techniques such as minimally invasive endoscopic and robotic techniques.
We offer:
Our skilled team provides safe and effective pediatric surgeries. We also work with you before and after the surgery so you know what to expect and how to support your child.
Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists provide care for infants to teenagers.
SLPs use a range of techniques to resolve speech and swallowing problems.
OT may involve:
Because our center is very specialized, we only see children who:
Once we receive the referral, our staff will contact you to book the appointment. We will also provide details to get ready for your visit.
If you have questions about the Pediatric Aerodigestive Center, you can call us at 412-692-5460.
Children's Hospital's main campus is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Our main hospital address is:
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh One Children’s Hospital Way 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
In addition to the main hospital, Children's has many convenient locations in other neighborhoods throughout the greater Pittsburgh region.
With myCHP, you can request appointments, review test results, and more.
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