Ear, Nose & Throat (Pediatrics)

Conditions We Treat

15 Conditions

Children’s Hearing Loss

As the parent of a child with newly diagnosed hearing loss, you will have many questions and concerns regarding the nature of this problem, its effects on your child’s future, treatment options, and resources. This brief guide will give you necessary initial information, and provide guidance about the availability of resources, and the respective roles of different care providers.

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Cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is a skin growth that occurs in the middle ear behind the eardrum. This condition usually results from poor Eustachian tube function concurrent with middle ear infection (otitis media), but can also be present at birth. The condition is treatable, but can only be diagnosed by medical examination. Over time, untreated cholesteatoma can lead to bone erosion and spread of the ear infection to localized areas such as the inner ear and brain. If untreated, deafness, brain abscess, meningitis, and death can occur.

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Ear Infection and Hearing Loss

Otitis media refers to inflammation of the middle ear. When an abrupt infection occurs, the condition is called "acute otitis media." Acute otitis media occurs when a cold, allergy, and the presence of bacteria or viruses lead to the accumulation of pus and mucus behind the eardrum, blocking the Eustachian tube. This can cause earache and fever.

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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Children

Food or liquids that are swallowed travel through the esophagus and into the stomach where acids help digestion. Each end of the esophagus has a sphincter, a ring of muscle, that helps keep the acidic contents of the stomach in the stomach or out of the throat. When these rings of muscle do not work properly, you may get heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux (GER).

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Pediatric Sinusitis

Your child’s sinuses are not fully developed until late in the teen years. Although small, the maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth. Unlike in adults, pediatric sinusitis is difficult to diagnose because symptoms of sinusitis can be caused by other problems, such as viral illness and allergy.

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Nasal masses
Respiratory papillomatosis
Subglottic stenosis
Airway obstruction
Tympanic membrane perforation
Speech disorders
Head, neck, and facial masses

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Ear, Nose & Throat (Pediatrics)

Conditions We Treat

Ankyloglossia (Tongue-tie)

Aspiration

Children’s Hearing Loss

Cholesteatoma

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Ear Infection and Hearing Loss

Genetic Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss

Infant Hearing Loss

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Children

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Pediatric Sinusitis

Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing / Obstructive Sleep Apnea