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Neonatal Aerodigestive Disorders: Epidemiology and Economic Burden

Jonathan L Slaughter1

  • 1Center for Perinatal Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA; Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.

Clinics in Perinatology
|May 23, 2020
PubMed

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Aerodigestive disorders impact breathing and eating in infants, affecting development and lifelong health. Early identification and management are crucial for preventing long-term issues and reducing healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Aerodigestive disorders involve the airway and upper gastrointestinal tract, intricately linked from fetal development.
  • Effective respiration and feeding in infants depend on coordinated swallowing and aspiration prevention.
  • These conditions can lead to significant lifelong morbidities and substantial healthcare expenditures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the epidemiology and prevalence of common aerodigestive disorders.
  • To highlight the significance of oral feeding at discharge as a neurodevelopmental marker.
  • To provide an overview of associated medical costs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of aerodigestive disorder epidemiology.
  • Analysis of prevalence data for common conditions.
  • Compilation of available research on medical costs.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence data for key aerodigestive disorders presented.
  • Oral feeding at discharge identified as a critical developmental milestone.
  • Information on associated healthcare costs discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Aerodigestive disorders represent a significant health concern with long-term implications.
  • Understanding epidemiology and costs is vital for resource allocation and patient care.
  • Focus on neurodevelopmental outcomes like oral feeding is essential.

Keywords:
Aerodigestive disordersAspirationCostDysphasiaEpidemiologyEsophageal atresiaGastroesophageal reflux diseaseNeonate

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