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Condition
Hypernasality
Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.
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Provider
Waleed Gibreel, MBBS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Waleed-Gibreel-MBBS-67042Waleed Gibreel, MBBS specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery.
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Provider
Jennifer E. Woerner, DMD, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/W/Jennifer-E-Woerner-DMD-MD-32842Jennifer E. Woerner, DMD, MD specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Provider
Kristin Stueber, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Kristin-Stueber-MD-88590Kristin Stueber, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Provider
Pravin-Kumar K. Patel, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/P/Pravin-Kumar-K-Patel-MD-78325Pravin-Kumar K. Patel, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Condition
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
In velopharyngeal dysfunction or VPD, an opening or issue with the soft palate allows air to escape in the nose, and speech problems. Shriners Children's treats this craniofacial condition surgically and with speech therapy.
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Condition
Language Disorders
Language disorders in children may appear as saying words incorrectly, or not understanding spoken words. These can occur with conditions affecting the palate. Speech language pathologists provide treatment.
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Provider
Clee E. Lloyd, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Clee-E-Lloyd-MD-22460Clee E. Lloyd, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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Provider
Joseph L. Edmonds Jr, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/E/Joseph-L-Edmonds-Jr-MD-46710Joseph L. Edmonds Jr, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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Caroline A. Yao, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Y/Caroline-A-Yao-MD-41697Caroline A. Yao, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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