Pediatric ENT Services

Pediatric ENT Services: Compassionate and Specialized Care for Children

Pediatric ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) services focus on diagnosing and treating ENT conditions in infants, children, and adolescents with a gentle and child-friendly approach. Children have unique anatomical and developmental needs, which require specialized expertise and equipment. Pediatric ENT services address common issues like frequent ear infections, tonsillitis, adenoid enlargement, hearing loss, speech delays, snoring, nasal congestion, and breathing difficulties—ensuring early detection and timely management for healthy development.

Comprehensive hearing assessments are a cornerstone of pediatric ENT care. Tests such as Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) and Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) help evaluate hearing in newborns and non-verbal children. Early identification of hearing impairment is crucial, as untreated hearing loss can significantly affect a child’s language, speech, and social development. Many clinics also run Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs to ensure timely diagnosis and intervention during critical developmental windows.

In addition to medical and surgical care, pediatric ENT services often include speech and language therapy, especially for children with speech disorders such as stuttering, misarticulation, cluttering, or speech delays due to conditions like autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy (CP), or developmental delays. Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT) is also offered for children with hearing aids or cochlear implants to support natural speech and listening development. With a team-based, child-centric approach, pediatric ENT care not only resolves immediate health concerns but also supports the long-term well-being, communication, and confidence of every child.