We discuss:TonsillitisAdenoiditisSnoringObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) TonsillitisTonsils are lymphoid tissue that are located on each side, at the back of your child’s throat and play a role in fighting infections. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. We commonly think of tonsillitis as strept throat, but not all tonsillitis episodes are strept infections. Strept infections are caused Read more about Tonsils & Adenoids[…]

Choanal Atresia Choanal AtresiaChildren who suffer from choanal atresia are born with blockage of the back of their nose, either by soft tissue or bone. Babies are preferential nose breathers, and can take several weeks to months before they transition to both mouth breathing and nose breathing. Because of this, it is critical that babies do Read more about Other Nose & Sinus Conditions[…]

In this section we discuss common conditions that impact the nose and sinus:Nose BleedsNasal Foreign BodyNasal Fracture Nose BleedsNosebleeds, or epistaxis, occur when blood vessels along the center portion of the nasal passage (the septum) are exposed and begin to bleed. Common causes of nosebleeds include:Allergic rhinitisNose pickingUse of nasal steroidsNasal foreign bodiesExposure to dry and warm Read more about Issues that Impact the Nose & Sinuses[…]

Here we discuss two common forms of chronic sinusitis:Chronic SinusitisAllergic Fungal Sinusitis Chronic SinusitisA child’s sinuses are small cavities in the nasal passages that are filled with air. Their function is not well understood, but may be involved in aiding humidification, but may also help in reducing the skull’s weight and protection of the brain. Children are born Read more about Chronic Sinusitis[…]