What is a Pediatric ENT Doctor?
A pediatric ENT doctor is a specialist in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialty. ENT doctors diagnose and treat conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and sinuses. A pediatric ENT specialist treats children from infants to young adults up to 18 to 21 years old.
The Importance of Pediatric ENT Services
Your child is still growing and developing. Your child’s immune system is not fully developed, which makes your child more susceptible to illnesses and medical conditions, including those that affect the ears, nose, and throat. Pediatric ENT services are specialized to treat the unique conditions affecting your child.
Medical Conditions Treated by a Pediatric ENT Specialist
A pediatric ENT specialist diagnoses and treats various medical conditions affecting children. Some of the most common medical conditions include:
- Ear infections
- Strep throat
- Breathing difficulties
- Chronic sinusitis
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Congenital anomalies
- Voice disorders
- Vocal cord growths
When Your Child Should See a Pediatric ENT Specialist
You should bring your child to visit a pediatric ENT specialist if your child is suffering from:
- Frequent headaches and sinus infections
- Frequent ear infections
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hearing issues
- Allergies or asthma
- Frequent sore throats
Services a Pediatric ENT Specialist Can Provide
A pediatric ENT specialist provides a wide range of ear, nose, throat, and sinus services for children, including:
- Antibiotics to treat infections of the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat
- Hearing testing and hearing aids to restore your child’s hearing
- Cochlear implants to help your child’s ears function
- Ear tubes to assist with drainage of the ears
- Allergy testing to determine the source of allergies
- Allergy shots and sublingual immunotherapy
- Treatment of tonsillitis
- Removal of tonsils and adenoids
Want To Know More About Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Services?
To learn more about pediatric ear, nose, and throat services and how your ENT specialist can help your child, call the ENT specialists at The Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery Associates, with locations in Winter Park, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Central Orlando, and Celebration, FL. You can reach them at (407) 644-4883. Call today.
