Upper Airways Disorders: the speech and language therapy role

In this episode we chat with Claire Slinger Consultant Speech & Language Therapist (Lancashire & South Cumbria Severe Asthma & Airways service ) and one of her patients, Iain, about the speech and language therapy role in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of upper airways disorders. We look at the the impact that upper airways disorders have on patients and how speech and language therapy can make  a positive difference.References:Newman KB, Mason 3rd UG, Schmaling KB. Clinical features of vocal cord dysfunction. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine. 1995 Oct;152(4):1382-6 Murphy JM, Stephen S, Pearson F, DeSoyza A. P108 A systematic review to explore the relationship between inducible laryngeal obstruction and healthcare utilisation in adults with Asthma.Useful links:RCSLT updated position paper on upper airways disorders: https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/RCSLT-upper-airways-position-paper-October-2021.pdfNHS England Specialised Respiratory Services (adult) - Severe Asthma https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/specialised-respiratory-services-adult-severe-asthma/European Respiratory Society Cough guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough in adults and children | European Respiratory Society (ersjournals.com) https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/55/1/1901136The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

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This is the official podcast of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - RSCLT. We were established on 6 January 1945 to promote the art and science of speech and language therapy – the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties.We are the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK; providing leadership and setting professional standards.We facilitate and promote research into the field of speech and language therapy, promote better education and training of speech and language therapists and provide information for our members and the public about speech and language therapy.