Diagnostic Test Selection in Chronic Cough and Dysphagia

Sunday, October 12, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Location: 139

Disclosure(s):

Gregory R. Dion, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

milan R. Amin, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Maggie A. Kuhn, MD, MAS:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

VyVy N. Young, MD:

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Otolaryngologists are faced with an increasing array of diagnostic tests for patients with chronic cough and/or dysphagia. High resolution manometry, aerodynamic analysis, dual pH/impedance testing, videofluoroscopy, videostroboscopy, and high-speed digital imaging provide varying information to traditional flexible endoscopy, pulmonary function studies, and computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging studies. Each of these diagnostic tools measure specific variables involved in cough and deglutition. With increased scrutiny on cost-effective utilization of healthcare resources, it is crucial to explore the role of these diagnostic tools inefficiently diagnosing laryngologic conditions accurately and timely while exposing the patient to the lowest cost and risk. The purpose of this panel is to explore optimal implementation of these diagnostic tests in commonly encountered Otolaryngology patients through case-based studies evaluating patients with complaints of chronic cough and/or dysphagia.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Examine the available diagnostic assessment tools for patients with chronic cough and/or dysphagia through case-based discussions.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Determine benefits and drawbacks of these diagnostic tools to include expediency, cost, radiation exposure or other risks, and clinical utility of these tests.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Compare diagnostic test utilization paradigms for the common laryngological disorders of chronic cough and dysphagia.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: With many diagnostic tools for patients with chronic cough and swallow disorders and increasing scrutiny on healthcare spending, there is a need for otolaryngologist to have optimal, cost-effective diagnostic test utilization paradigms.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

Moderator(s)

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Gregory R. Dion, MD

Associate Professor
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Norwood, OH, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Panelist(s)

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milan R. Amin, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - Department of Otolaryngology
NY, NY, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Maggie A. Kuhn, MD, MAS

Professor
University of California Davis
Sacramento, CA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
VyVy N. Young, MD

Professor
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.