Paediatric ENT

Otolaryngology – Paediatric ENT

The Department Paediatric ENT at Dr Aravind’s ENT and EYE Hospital provides the best treatment for common as well as complex ENT disorders in children. Our children ENT team provides these comprehensive services with a high level of experience and expertise to children with ear infections to chronic inflammatory disease.

Otolaryngology or Paediatric ENT specialises in the care of children’s Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT). ENT care for children is very crucial since it covers some of the most prevalent issues that children face during growth. Dr Aravind’s ENT and EYE Hospital’s Pediatric ENT specialists cater to both common and complex issues that include

• Tonsillitis
• Sinus disease
• Ear infections
• Airway disorders
• Congenital defects
• Hearing loss
• Communication disorders
• Deafness
• Cochlear implants

Best Paediatric ENT Services

At Dr Aravind’s ENT and EYE Hospital, our team of Paediatric ENT specialists are highly experienced to treat paediatric ENT disorders. The hospital strives to deliver clinical excellence with a high level of compassion in a most friendly environment.

Common procedures

Our ENT surgeons are capable of performing various surgical procedures in the most efficient way possible that include:

– Tonsillectomy: A commonly performed procedure in children, which involves the removal of tonsils at the back of the throat.

– Adenoidectomy: A procedure that involves removing the adenoids for improved breathing and help reduce ear infections.

– Microlaryngoscopy: This procedure of surgical examination involves the insertion of a short, rigid metal tube called a laryngoscope in the larynx or (voice box). It may be used to perform surgery or a biopsy.

– Septoplasty: This procedure is done to straighten the nasal septum so that obstruction could be cleared to help improve breathing, nosebleeds and correcting sinus drainage.

– Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: This procedure is used to remove blockages in the sinuses that can cause sinusitis by inserting a tiny illuminated tube referred to as an endoscope (telescope) into the nasal passages.

– Oesophagoscopy: A long flexible metal tube called an oesophagoscope is passed through your mouth into the oesophagus to find any problems that may be affecting your swallowing.

– Open procedures for the salivary gland tumours and removal of neck lumps.

– Tympanomastoid surgery: Mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty are surgical procedures of the middle ear performed to close a hole in the eardrum, remove the infection in the needle ear and mastoid bone and improve your hearing

Difference between an ENT and Pediatric ENT?

Both are ENT physicians who are trained to treat all disorders related to ears, nose, and throat and other issues connected to the head or neck. Pediatric ENT treats all ailments relating to the ears, nose and throat in children as well as also treat children with congenital disorders of the head and neck.

Causes of ENT problems in children

Children have a sensitive ENT region as compared to adults, especially because of the undeveloped immune system to fight common viruses and bacteria. Among the most common causes of ENT problems in children are

• Children below 3 years of age are mostly sensitive to ear infections due to the shape and size of their eustachian tubes.
• Children who spend most of their time in groups are largely prone to infections.
• Due to poor hygienic conditions
• Malnourishment
• Socio-economic environment issues