Treating Laryngeal Obstructions, Airway Scarring, Chronic Cough, & Other Airway Disorders
An airway disorder is a condition that affects your ability to breathe. The types of airway disorders seen in our outpatient clinic include disorders affecting the larynx (i.e., voice box), trachea (i.e., windpipe), and/or bronchial tubes. Airway disorders can also affect your voice.
Our clinic team includes several types of specialists:
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Otolaryngologists
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Pulmonologists
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Speech-language pathologists.
Our team's combined expertise makes sure you will receive the best possible care.
Airway Conditions We Treat
We treat a variety of airway conditions:
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Chronic cough (six weeks or longer duration)
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Shortness of breath
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Induced Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO - formerly vocal cord dysfunction/paradoxical vocal fold motion)
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Laryngeal papillomatosis
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Airway stenosis/scarring
Find an Airway Disorders Specialist Near You
Preparing for Your Appointment
Prior to your arrival you will be asked to complete questionnaires. These questionaries are about your medical history, airway conditions, and voice. Answering these questions are important for planning your optimal appointment visit needs. When you arrive at the Voice Disorders Center, check in at our front desk. You will need to verify insurance and contact information.
Please bring all necessary records to your appointment:
- Insurance card
- Any medical records that may be helpful to us (these are typically requested in advance of your appointment)
- A list of your medications
What To Expect At Your Appointment
Our goal is to treat your airway condition in the most efficient manner. To do this, we may ask you to see two different specialists (i.e., laryngologist and pulmonologist) during your appointment.
We will ask you questions about your history of breathing problems and examine you. We will also review any available tests and studies.
Note: Seeing two different specialists may require two co-payments for the two separate consultations.
Why Choose University of Utah Health?
U of U Health has year-after-year exceptional rankings as offering the best health care in the nation. It's not a surprise. We believe collaboration throughout our system—from physicians, ancillary healthcare providers, researchers, biologists, and more—leads to the most innovative, leading-edge care.
Working together in a rich, diverse clinical environment means our discoveries have a direct impact on the health of our patients. U of U Health is not satisfied with just offering health care. We want to transform it.