In this section we discuss: Speech Delay Language Development Reading Your child needs to develop language skills in order to adjust socially. However, conditions like pediatric conductive or sensorineural hearing loss may cause speech problems early in development. The conditions might interfere with a child’s ability to learn and hinder language development or cause problems …
A look at common swallowing conditions: Trouble Swallowing Drooling Foreign Body Aspiration Trouble Swallowing An infant or child who suffers from difficulty swallowing – also known as dysphagia- will have trouble passing food or liquids down the throat. The act of swallowing is a very complex, coordinated event that involves dozens of muscles and nerves …
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 …
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 …