Children often face a variety of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) challenges as they grow. At Florida ENT Associates, we specialize in compassionate, effective pediatric ENT care to treat the unique conditions affecting our younger patients.
Common Pediatric ENT Conditions
Pediatric ENT disorders can range from mild and temporary to chronic and complex. Some of the common conditions we treat include:
- Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections): Very common in children, these infections can cause pain, fever, and hearing difficulties.
- Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis: Inflammation of the tonsils and adenoids can lead to sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and obstructive sleep issues.
- Allergic Rhinitis: Allergies causing nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.
- Sinusitis: Inflammation or infection of the sinuses, leading to facial pain, congestion, and nasal discharge.
- Hearing Loss: Ranging from mild to profound, hearing loss in children can be due to various causes, including infections, genetic factors, or developmental issues.
- Speech and Language Disorders: Issues with speech development can be related to hearing problems, structural abnormalities, or other ENT conditions.
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea: This can be due to enlarged tonsils, adenoids, or other airway issues, affecting the child’s sleep quality and overall health.