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What is The Airway Alliance?
Houston's premier ENT-integrated Airway collaborative center for the optimization of breathing, sleep and wellness.
The Airway Movement & Practice Philosophy
Christopher Tran, MD
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist
Dr. Tran is an Ear, Nose, & Throat physician/surgeon (ENT) who lives on the cutting edge of patient-centered medicine. There is a movement in the community of healthcare providers who work together to optimize patients' breathing and sleep - this movement is commonly called "Airway". You may have heard the term "Airway-centric" or "Airway-focused" from members in this community. Honestly, Dr. Tran does not love those terms. The factors that set an "Airway-enlightened" ENT apart from other ENTs are:
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Close collaboration with associated specialties (dental providers, myofunctional therapists, etc) to address anatomic and functional problems.
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Integrated management of tethered oral tissues and myofascial pain.
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Open-mindedness to the fact that each of us does not know everything, and there is always something to learn.
Dr. Tran does "regular ENT stuff," treats patients of all ages and is skilled at what he does to improve patients' breathing and sleep, but what is just as valuable is to know how to best collaborate with colleagues in other fields to achieve optimal patient health. Dr. Tran is most passionate about treating oral ties, sinonasal problems, myofascial pain and utilizing innovative laser medicine.
Dr. Tran helps patients understand and discover all their options to formulate a complete plan to achieve their goal of better breathing, sleep, and quality of life.
Andrew J. Breland, PA-C
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Andrew is a Mississippi Gulf Coast–born clinician who completed his Physician Assistant training at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston after earning a Master of Science in Counselor Education and practicing as a licensed professional counselor focused on adolescent addiction, borderline personality disorder, and gender‑affirming therapy. His early work as an orthodontic lab technician and career as an actor, model, and makeup artist complements his medical training with aesthetic judgment, visual assessment skills, and patient communication. He serves on the boards of the Coneflower Institute and Youth Improvement Services, and is a member of the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Andrew is committed to evidence‑based, patient‑centered care, mentorship and community engagement. He enjoys spending time with his husband, teenage son, three dogs, friends and family, and staying active with Zumba, tennis, movies, and bingo.