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Pediatric ENT & Airway

Pediatric ENT & Airway

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues are a common concern for babies and children, often presenting as seemingly minor symptoms like a blocked nose or a sore throat. However, when these symptoms become recurrent, they warrant careful investigation. Disorders of the ear, nose, and throat can significantly impact various aspects of children's lives, including their ability to learn, play, and interact with others.  Rainbow Children’s Hospital is at the forefront of pediatric ENT care, with its dedicated ENT and Cochlear Implantation team having successfully treated over 240 complex cases to date. Our  expert team plays a vital role in helping children with profound deafness achieve near-normal hearing, thereby improving their quality of life. It empowers them with essential skills often taken for granted, such as hearing, speech and language development, communication, and the ability to lead a regular life. 

Our specialized expertise encompasses the evaluation, investigation, and management of a wide range of conditions, including congenital, neonatal, and pediatric airway issues or lesions, complex airway reconstruction, treatment of congenital subglottic stenosis and tracheal stenosis, management of conditions like Laryngeal cleft, Laryngeal webs, Laryngotracheal Reconstruction, and Segmental Tracheal Resection, as well as the care of pediatric patients with snoring, sleep apnea, and post tracheostomy concerns. 

 Rainbow Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive services in Pediatric ENT, including: 

  1.     Cochlear implantation 

2.     Airway reconstruction surgery 

3.     Airway balloon dilation 

4.     Audiological services 

5.     Rehabilitation services 

6.     Postoperative care 

7.     Family Resource Center 

 Our pediatric physicians are well-equipped to diagnose and manage various conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat:

Ear: 

1.   Infections of the inner, middle, and outer ear 

2.   Balance and hearing disorder management 

3.  Comprehensive audiological testing for children of all ages, including auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and standard hearing testing 

4.   Cochlear implantation (available for infants, children, and adults, with the procedure feasible as early as 6 months of age) 

5.   Minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery 

6.     Treatment of aural and microtia atresia 

7.    Management of congenital, infectious, or traumatic ear conditions 

8.     Restoration of mechanical hearing through middle-ear reconstruction surgery 

9.     Tympanic membrane perforation repair for perforated eardrums 

10.  Surgical intervention and care for chronic airway diseases, including cholesteatomas 

 Nose: 

1.     Treatment of choanal atresia 

2.     Management of pyriform aperture stenosis 

3.     Allergy testing and management 

4.      Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) 

5.     Adenoid removal 

6.     Management of skull base masses and sinonasal conditions 

7.     Surgical intervention and care for chronic sinusitis 

 Throat: 

  1.     Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders 
  2. Endoscopic examination of the upper respiratory and digestive passages 
  3. Surgical intervention and care for trachea and larynx conditions such as subglottic stenosis and laryngomalacia 
  4. Tonsil removal
  5. (Tonsillectomy) for recurrent infections and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Head and Neck: 

  1.  Sialoendoscopy 

2. Management of enlarged lymph nodes 

3. Treatment of thyroglossal duct cysts 

4.  Management of branchial cleft cysts 

5.  Care for salivary gland tumors 

6.  Treatment of vascular malformations 

7.  Management of thyroid nodules and tumors 

8.     Diagnosis and treatment of congenital, infectious, and neoplastic neck and head masses 

 

By choosing Rainbow Children’s Hospital for pediatric ENT care, families can trust in our expert medical care and support to ensure the health and well-being of their children. 

 

 

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FAQs
Why Choose Rainbow Children’s Hospital for pediatric ENT?

Rainbow Children’s Hospital is one of the best pediatric ENT hospitals for ear, nose, and throat issues that are common in babies and children. Their expert team of leading pediatric ent specialists has decades of experience in successfully treating deafness, voice disorders, surgical cochlear implantation, constrictions in airways, and other common and rare disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.

In Which centers Rainbow has pediatric ENT?

Rainbow Children’s Hospital provides some of the best pediatric ENT treatments and post-operative care for pediatric ENT at its healthcare units in the cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Vizag, and Vijayawada.

My child has frequent ear infections. What can be the reason behind this?

ENT specialist for babies Children below the age of 3 have an average of 1 to 2 ear infections every year. This infection is caused by the trapped fluid in the middle that can lead to a bacterial or viral infection. Young children are more vulnerable to this because their eustachian tubes are still short and developing. This makes them susceptible to blockages and swelling.

How can an ear infection be treated?

The treatment of ear infection can last for about a week. For managing pain, you can try some ear drops, warm compresses, and over-the-counter medications. Antibiotics can be prescribed in the case of a bacterial ear infection. Ear tubes are used in the case of children with severe ear infections.

Is it normal for a child to have frequent sinus infections?

Sinus infection is one of the most common chronic conditions. That’s what children ent specialist It is caused by the swelling and inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. This can lead to infection, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, pain, and nasal obstruction. In extreme cases, where all other treatments are ineffective, surgery might be required.

What other conditions can lead to nasal obstruction?

Apart from sinusitis, the following conditions can cause nasal obstruction:

Nasal polyps
Deviated septum
Adenoid enlargement
Enlargement of the nasal turbinates

My child is suffering from hoarseness. What can be the cause behind this? Should I be worried?

An ent pediatric specialist can help you know more about this condition of your child. Hoarseness is caused by the irritation in the larynx or the voice box. The most common causes for this irritation are:

Postnasal drip
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Upper respiratory infections

If the condition isn’t treated in 4 to 6 weeks, you should see a doctor regarding this to make sure it isn’t anything serious like tumors, nodules, or vocal cord paralysis.

My child snores a lot. Is there anything I can do about this?

Snoring occurs when there is vibration in the tissues present in the throat. It is very common in adults, not so much in children. However, there is no need to worry. Snoring is also associated with a dangerous medical condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. So, if your child is snoring a lot and nothing is working, you should consult a doctor.

What should I expect from my child’s ENT exam?

Your child’s ENT exam will depend on his/her symptoms. As a parent, you must be ready to share the complete medical history of your child. After this, a thorough examination of your child’s ears, nose and throat will be conducted. Sophisticated equipment will be used by the doctor for getting a better picture of your child’s condition. For a better understanding of the ears and their pathology, the doctor might use an otoscope that illuminated the eardrums. Apart from this, microscopes and tuning forks might also be used. An endoscope or a speculum will be used for seeing the insides of nasal cavities clearly. A flexible, fibreoptic nasendoscopy can be used to get a better visual of the voice box or the back of the nose.

When can my child get back to school after the surgery?

This will depend on the type of surgery your child had. For example, in the case of ear tubes, they can go to school the very next day. After an adenoidectomy or a tonsillectomy, it will take one week for your child to return to their normal life. The post-operative care for every patient and doctor is different. However, you can consult your doctor and come up with a plan of care for your child. For the best treatment for your child, you can always approach ent specialist in Rainbow Hospital Bangalore.

Is it normal for a child to have night terrors after surgery?

It is very common for children to have sleep disturbances after any surgical procedure. This includes surgeries of ear, nose, and throat. This is not common in children between the age of 3 and 6 years.

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