The ENT Group - Paediatric ENT

Some of the more common appointments made at the ENT Group are from parents of young children. Children are prone to Ear, Nose and Throat Ailments mostly due to their undeveloped immune systems. Common Colds, Flu, Allergies, Ear Infections, Tonsilitis and Allergic Rhinitis are the most prevalent ENT infections in children

Symptoms of ENT Related infections in children

Symptoms may include: Ear pain Fever Fluid in the middle ear Runny nose Loss of appetite Irritability Poor sleep Trouble hearing clearly

Conditions Managed by Pediatric ENT Surgeons

Ear Disorders:

• Chronic ear infections (otitis media) • Ear tube placement (tympanostomy tubes) • Hearing loss and deafness • Congenital ear anomalies (e.g., microtia, atresia) • Ear trauma and perforated eardrum .

Nose and Sinus Disorders:

• Chronic sinusitis • Nasal obstruction and congestion • Deviated septum • Nasal polyps • Epistaxis (nosebleeds)

Throat and Airway Disorders:

• Tonsillitis and adenoiditis • Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring • Laryngomalacia (floppy larynx) • Subglottic stenosis (narrowing of the airway) • Vocal cord paralysis

Voice and Swallowing Disorders:

• Hoarseness and voice disorders • Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) • Aspiration (food or liquid entering the airway)

Speech and Language Disorders: • Evaluation and management of speech delays and disorders

Sleep Disorders: • Evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep-related issues