Chronic Aspiration Relief & Support
Compassionate chiropractic care and personalized guidance for families navigating chronic aspiration concerns.
Understanding Chronic Aspiration
Chronic aspiration refers to the tendency for food, drink and saliva to travel into the trachea, bronchi or lungs. When someone is eating or drinking and suddenly gasps or coughs, it may be an indication that they have aspirated. People who do this typically say, “It went down the wrong pipe!”
Occasional aspiration can happen to anyone. Frequent episodes may need medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause.
Occasional Aspiration
We all aspirate from time to time. Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear food, drink or saliva from the airways.
Repeated Episodes
When aspiration occurs frequently, it may be a sign of an underlying health concern that needs professional assessment.
Children & Families
Chronic aspiration can affect people of all ages and is seen frequently in children. Timely medical guidance is important.
At Baker Chiropractic and Wellness, we have been helping infants, toddlers and older children with chronic aspiration concerns for over 20 years. Our approach includes chiropractic care as part of a broader conversation about health and wellness.
If you or your child is experiencing repeated aspiration, please consult an appropriate medical professional for evaluation. You can also contact our office to learn more about our services and approach to care.
A Mom’s Story of Finding Answers for Her Son
Every family's journey is different. Read the Hamilton family's personal experience with their son, Colt.
Our son, Colt, was diagnosed with chronic aspiration at the age of 1. Along with the chronic aspiration came multiple respiratory infections, multiple doctors, different types of medications and many other diagnoses.
By the age of 2 1/2, Colt had been under general anesthesia eight (8) times for tests the doctors deemed medically necessary to further treat and diagnose Colt. With each test came more questions, but no solution to his problem. No medical doctor has ever told us why he aspirates or why he has chronic respiratory infections. The medical doctors are always quick to prescribe medications, but are never confident they will work.
The scary part about the medications is the horrible side effects and the long term damage the medications cause. Our frustration and disappointment were at a peak when a friend recommended Dr. Patrick Baker. We agreed to see Dr. Baker because we thought it couldn't hurt.
Continuing Their Journey
When we came to Dr. Baker’s office, it was a foreign environment for us. However, once I got to talk to Dr. Baker and he explained chiropractic care to me, it made a lot of sense.
While I was still unsure, we allowed Dr. Baker to begin chiropractic adjustments on our son. Colt was terrified in the beginning, which was to be expected. All he has ever been able to equate doctors with is more pain. Over time Colt has grown confident with his chiropractic care. In fact, he now asks when he gets to see Dr. Baker again!
Colt’s new confidence has been wonderful, but the biggest blessing we have gotten is the significant improvement in his respiratory status. He is sleeping through the night without coughing. Since we began seeing Dr. Baker, he has had only one (1) respiratory infection and he was over the infection in five (5) days compared to his past respiratory infections that lasted 2-3 weeks at a minimum. In addition, during this last respiratory infection, he was not given steroids or breathing treatments, like in the past. Colt is now a normal, healthy 3 year old who isn't taking any prescribed medications!
Dr. Baker has given us our lives back and we are truly grateful. For the first time since Colt's health issues began, we believe we are on the correct path for success and healing.
For my husband and me, it’s an indescribable feeling. We have spent countless sleepless nights worrying and caring for our sick child. We are now firm believers in chiropractic care and recommend Dr. Baker to anyone. In fact, our two (2) other children and I have started seeing Dr. Baker regularly. We are so thankful God put Dr. Baker in our lives.
Our Approach to Chronic Aspiration
Chiropractic health care focuses on the health of the body's central nervous system. At Baker Chiropractic and Wellness, our approach is centered on understanding each patient's needs and discussing appropriate care options with their family.
Our team believes in helping patients understand their health and wellness choices. We take time to explain our approach and answer questions so families can make informed decisions.
Individual attention and patient-focused communication
Clear explanations about chiropractic services
Respectful guidance for parents and families
Chronic aspiration can have serious medical causes. Chiropractic care is not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment. Please work with your child's pediatrician or an appropriate medical specialist for diagnosis and management.
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