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Pediatric ENT Services
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Children often have many problems with their
ears, nose, and throat. In fact, 75 percent of children will experience an
ear infection by age 3. Often, these problems can be cared for by your
child's physician.
Depending on your child's situation, your
child's physician may refer him/her to an otolaryngologist for specialty
care. Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that focuses on disorders of
the ear, nose, and throat. They are also known as ENT physicians.
ENT physicians may help treat your child with
certain problems such as ear infections, hearing loss, breathing problems,
or sinus problems. ENT physicians may also be involved if your child needs
ear tubes or tonsil surgery.
St. John's Clinic-Ear, Nose
& Throat's pediatric ENT services cares for all medical and surgical
treatments of the head and neck in infants through adolescence. Members of
the medical team include board-certified physicians with specialized
training in pediatric otolaryngology and multiple specialists from audiology
and speech-language pathology who are trained and experienced in caring for
pediatric patients.
Services
¢ Latest treatments for ear
infections and tonsilitis.
¢ Evaluation and treatment of
voice, speech and swallowing disorders.
¢ Endoscopic sinus surgery.
¢ Management of children with
hearing loss.
¢ Treatment of thyroid, sinus
and laryngeal disorders.
¢ Allergy evaluation and
treatment.
¢ Airway management.
¢ Pediatric cochlear implant
program.
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