Noisy Breathing in Pediatric Patients (S1:E20)

Noisy Breathing in Pediatric Patients (S1:E20)

In this episode, Jeremy Prager, MD, talks us through a common issue in pediatric patients — noisy breathing. He outlines the underlying causes and presentations of, as well as available treatment options for noisy breathing. Dr. Prager is a pediatric otolaryngologist, Director of the Aerodigestive Program at Children's Colorado and associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

In this episode:

  • How an ENT defines noisy breathing
  • Categorizing noisy breathing into age groups
  • The presentations of noisy breathing the infants and toddlers age group
  • The presentations of noisy breathing the school-age children age group
  • Audible examples of a stridor sound versus a stertor sound
  • Questions providers should ask when seeking the cause of noisy breathing
  • The relationship between pediatric obesity and sleep apnea
  • Diagnostic exams and tests that providers can run before a consultation
  • Treatment options available to a child with noisy breathing
  • The effectiveness of natural remedies and oxygen therapies

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