When To Bring Your Child to an ENT

Ear, nose and throat concerns are among the top reasons children are brought to the doctor. This is because children are especially sensitive to issues like ear infections and food allergies, and because certain congenital disabilities, such as cleft palates, must be treated at a young age to prevent complications later.

Here are some common ENT conditions we treat in children:

Ear Infections

Ear, nose and throat concerns are among the top reasons children are brought to the doctor. This is because children are especially sensitive to issues like ear infections and food allergies, and because certain congenital disabilities, such as cleft palates, must be treated at a young age to prevent complications later.

Nose Bleeds

Chronic nosebleeds, also called epistaxis, are often the result of trauma, dryness or inflammatory disease. Common treatments include saline spray, humidifiers and Vaseline®. See an ENT if nosebleeds continue despite treatments. The ENT can frequently identify the bleeding site and cauterize it in the clinic the same day.

Tonsillitis

Tonsil infections are most common in children between four and seven years of age. In almost all cases of tonsillitis (85%), the cause is a virus. See an ENT when your child experiences frequent or chronic tonsillitis, when only one tonsil is affected or when the tonsils become so enlarged that they cause difficulties with swallowing or breathing.

Sinus Infections

Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, are often caused by colds, the flu, allergies or other infections. See an ENT when your child suffers from symptoms that last more than two months or continue to return after treatment.

Our doctors treat ENT disorders in children by working in close collaboration to care for your child’s well-being.

Call Girgis ENT today at (630) 323-5214 to make an appointment for your child, or follow the link below to schedule online.
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