In this section we cover: Choanal Atresia Choanal Atresia Children who suffer from choanal atresia are born with blockage of the back of their nose, either by soft tissue or bone. Babies are preferential nose breathers, and can take several weeks to months before they transition to both mouth breathing and nose breathing. Because of …
In this section we cover: Abscessed Lymph Node Atypical TB Abscessed Lymph Node There are chains of lymph nodes that are throughout the head and neck region. Many times, the nodes enlarge due to some type of systemic infection, and then eventually disappear. Less commonly, the lymph node may increase in size and develop into …
Here we take a look at common middle ear conditions we regularly treat children for. We discuss: Ear Infections Ear Drum Perforation Conductive Hearing Loss Ear Infections It is very common for children to develop middle ear infections during the first few years of life. A middle ear infection (otitis media) is inflammation of the …
In this section we cover: Aural Atresia Microtia Some children are born with varying degrees of outer ear malformations. ENT for Children will likely recommend treatment for children who suffer from hearing problems due to microtia or aural atresia. ENT for Children will screen your child to determine the degree of the hearing and speech …
From top to bottom, these are the most common conditions that impact breathing and how we can help. You are welcome to contact us if you need more information. In this section we discuss: Laryngomalacia Stridor / Noisy Breathing Chronic Cough Reflux (GERD) Foreign Body Aspiration Subglottic Stenosis Tracheomalacia Laryngomalacia Laryngomalacia is an abnormality of …
In this section we take a look at some of the common ear canal conditions we regularly treat children for. By understanding these conditions, they can often be avoided. More importantly, being aware of these conditions will help you detect problems early before they become major health issues. We discuss: Swimmer’s Ear Ear Wax Impaction Canal Foreign …