Pediatric Snoring
Snoring is a common problem that affects not only adults but children, as well. It is estimated that 10% of children snore regularly. For many, this isn’t an issue, but two to four percent of children have obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition that can lead to serious health problems down the road. What…
Pediatric Sinusitis
Children’s sinuses don’t fully develop until they are teenagers, making them more prone to sinus infections than adults. These may be difficult to diagnose since sinusitis symptoms are identical to those found in other conditions such as colds and allergies. Sinusitis Causes in Children Sinusitis occurs when the tissues lining the sinuses become swollen and…
Pediatric Asthma
Pediatric asthma can be frightening to parents, but is a common condition that affects millions of children annually. It is defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways caused by an obstruction. While asthma has no cure, it is easily managed with a combination of long-term and quick relief treatments that bring relief to…
Pediatric Ear Infection
What Causes Ear Infections? Ear infections occur when fluid fills the space between the eardrum and the inner ear. This happens when the Eustachian tube becomes blocked due to a virus or bacterium, which prevents mucus and pus from draining out of the middle ear. These fluids put pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and…
Pediatric Tonsil Infections
Tonsil infections are a common childhood disorder, bringing pain and discomfort to many children between the ages of five and 15. The result of inflamed tonsils, known as tonsillitis, is most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. What Causes Pediatric Tonsillitis? The tonsils are a pair of oval-shaped tissues in the back of…
Pediatric Allergies
Allergy and sinus conditions are common in children, whose sinuses continue to develop well into the teen years. Allergy and sinus symptoms are similar, making a proper diagnosis a bit challenging. An ENT specialist can recommend diagnostic testing to help pinpoint the cause of what is ailing your child. Common Causes of Child Allergies When…
Pediatric Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are the most effective and common treatment option for most types of hearing loss, and they are extremely useful for both children and adults alike. Since children’s language and social skills have not fully developed as adults’ have, getting the highest quality of sound possible delivered to your child’s ear is a top…
Newborn Hearing Screenings
Newborn hearing loss is very difficult to detect, which is why many cases go undiagnosed until the child reaches talking age. Often, the only way to identify and treat a hearing loss problem when it truly counts is to take your baby to an audiologist for an infant hearing screening. Why Is Early Detection So…
Pediatric Hearing Loss
Hearing loss isn’t confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. If you suspect your child is having difficulty hearing, seek medical…
Newborn Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the most common birth defect, with two to three out of one thousand babies born with a hearing impairment. It’s important to catch this early, as hearing plays a crucial role in a child’s social and emotional development, and is key to their speech and language skills. Diagnosing Hearing Loss in Newborns…