Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
When your child has an ear, nose or throat (ENT) issue, it can feel stressful for the whole family. Our pediatric otolaryngology team is here to guide you with specialized, kid-focused care for everything from recurring ear infections to more complex concerns.
What is pediatric otolaryngology?
Pediatric otolaryngology, often called pediatric ENT, is the medical specialty that diagnoses and treats ear, nose and throat conditions in infants, children and teens. ENT for children includes issues with hearing, breathing, swallowing, speech and sleep. Care includes both nonsurgical ENT services and surgical treatments, all tailored to the unique needs of growing children.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Most visits begin with one of our pediatric otolaryngology advanced practice providers. They’ll check your child’s height, weight and vital signs, as well as examine their ears, nose and throat to learn what’s causing their symptoms.
We focus on making your child feel comfortable and supported throughout the visit. Your provider will explain each step, answer your questions and involve you in care decisions. They may discuss next steps, including at-home care, future in-office treatments or coordinating any surgical planning with our team.
Meet Your Care Team
Your child will be cared for by a dedicated team of pediatric otolaryngologists who are fellowship trained in pediatric otolaryngology. This means they understand how to treat children's ear, nose and throat issues in ways that feel safe and child friendly.
The pediatric otolaryngology team works closely with other specialties, including:
- Gastroenterology
- Neonatology (for patients with airway difficulties)
- Pediatric audiology for hearing needs
- Pediatric pulmonology for sleep concerns
- Pediatric surgery and anesthesiology
- Speech therapy
From routine evaluations to surgery, you’ll have a coordinated team who listens and supports your family every step of the way.
Children’s Otolaryngology (ENT) Conditions We Treat
We provide expert care for children’s ears, nose and throat conditions, treating everything from routine concerns to complex conditions, including:
Ear & Hearing Conditions
- Cholesteatoma
- Ear deformity repair, including microtia and aural atresia
- Ear infections (otitis media) (tympanostomy tubes including under local anesthesia)
- Earwax buildup (cerumen impaction)
- Hearing loss, including congenital, conductive or sensorineural impairment (hearing aids, cochlear implantation and programming, gene therapy, bone anchored hearing aids, ossicular chain reconstruction)
- Swimmer's ear (otitis externa)
- Torn or ruptured ear drum (repair tympanic membrane perforation)
Nose & Sinus Conditions
- Choanal atresia – A congenital blockage of the back of the nasal passage.
- Deviated septum
- Nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis)
- Nasal masses - Congenital or acquired lesions like dermoid cysts, encephaloceles or polyps.
- Recurrent Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
- Sinus infections (rhinosinusitis)
Mouth & Throat Conditions
- Enlarged tonsils and adenoids (adenotonsillar hypertrophy)
- Feeding and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Tonsil (tonsillitis) and adenoid (adenoiditis) infections
- Tongue tie (ankyloglossia)
Airway, Breathing & Voice Conditions
- Airway disorders, including laryngomalacia, stridor and subglottic stenosis
- Laryngeal cleft – An abnormal opening between the larynx and esophagus.
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis – Noncancerous tumors in the airway caused by HPV.
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck Conditions
- Branchial cleft anomalies
- Salivary gland infections (sialadenitis)
- Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenitis)
- Thyroglossal duct cysts
- Vascular malformations, including lymphatic malformations
