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After Surgery For Laryngomalcia, My Son Still Suffers From Sleep Apnea And Reflux ? Can A Lung Doctor Help Here ?
My son had surgery to correct his laryngomalcia. He is still suffering with sleep apnea and reflux. His ENT has referred him to a ped. pulmonolgist. Why? What is a lung doctor going to do about a throat defect?
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
dear erin.hidlebaugh
whats age of your son and what surgery he has undergone.
he might have referred t rule out any lung cause for sleep apnea
whats age of your son and what surgery he has undergone.
he might have referred t rule out any lung cause for sleep apnea
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