In this article we take a look at: Tongue Tie Mucocele Tongue Tie Ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, is a genetic condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. A child who suffers from the condition will have an unusually stunted lingual frenulum (the tissue that connects the tongue and the mouth base). Tongue tie can …
In this piece we discuss: Tonsillitis Adenoiditis Snoring Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Tonsillitis Tonsils 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 …
A look at common swallowing conditions: Trouble Swallowing Drooling Foreign Body Aspiration Trouble Swallowing An infant or child who suffers from difficulty swallowing – also known as dysphagia- will have trouble passing food or liquids down the throat. The act of swallowing is a very complex, coordinated event that involves dozens of muscles and nerves …
In this section we look at: Swollen Lymph Node Branchial Cleft Cyst Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Dermoid Cyst Lymphatic Malformation Ranula Salivary Gland Mass Swollen Lymph Node ENT for Children may recommend surgery for a child who suffers from an infected or swollen lymph node (lymphadenopathy). The lymph nodes are small organs that are part of …
In this section we cover: Ultrasound MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) CT (Computed Tomography) Your pediatric ENT specialist may recommend various different imaging tests to better evaluate different medical problems. These tests are performed for many different reasons ranging from hearing loss to head and neck infections/masses to sinusitis. The type of imaging test that may …
In this section we cover: Laryngoscopy Bronchoscopy Tracheostomy Balloon Dilation Minimally Invasive Surgery (Endoscopic Surgery) Laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) Tracheocutaneous Fistula Closure Airway anomalies in children can be either congenital (your child was born with it) or acquired (your child has it from another cause). Evaluation and treatment of airway anomalies in children is best done …