We Should All be Airway First Responders!

Feeding therapists are in a perfect position to identify red flags for airway disorders including upper airway resistance syndrome, sleep-disordered breathing, and obstructive sleep apnea. These disorders wreak havoc on our patients’ quality of life, impede their progress in life and in therapy, and can easily be missed by parents and other medical professionals. As therapists, we get to know our patients and their needs in detail over time, and therefore we are ideal first responders when it comes to identifying red flags for airway disorders and making appropriate referrals.