As a team, we coordinate and improve care for kids with complex aerodigestive problems – those conditions impacting both the respiratory and digestive systems. The aerodigestive collaborative is a team of CHoR specialists who meet monthly to consult, develop treatment plans, and coordinate referrals, procedures and follow-up. The group of approximately 20 providers includes specialists from:
Procedures performed by otolaryngology, pulmonary medicine and gastroenterology are often needed to fully evaluate disorders affecting the airway and digestive tract. Our team’s goal is to coordinate procedures so a child only undergoes anesthesia once.
The team provides comprehensive management for children with diseases/disorders including:
To learn more about the collaborative, contact Lauren Riggs, CPNP, aerodigestive team coordinator, at (804) 828-CHOR (2467).
