Pediatric ENT: What You Should Know

Many of the conditions that can affect the ears, nose, and throat can be common among young children and are sometimes beyond the scope of what a pediatrician can treat. It's in these circumstances that they are often referred to someone like your local Carmel, IN, pediatric ENT who specializes in diagnosing and treating a lot of these ailments. Some of these will be explored down below but to learn much more you can get in contact with Dr. Robert Youkilis, Dr. Jeffrey Beach, and Dr. Seth Bruggers of Northside ENT.

What is an ENT

An ENT doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, has as their specialty the treatment of conditions that affect the ears, nose, and throat, and also the head and neck, usually able to provide surgical assistance when needed.

Recurring Infections

In younger children, as their sinuses develop, they tend to be more likely to develop ear infections. These can be very painful and though they can usually be treated with antibiotics, if children continue to suffer from these, their ENT doctor can surgically place ear tubes, which have been known to reduce the number of ear infections.

Sinus infections that occur after encounters with the common cold are similarly an area where an ENT doctor can help as recurring infections can signal the need for specialist help. Repeated sinus problems can also be related to enlarged tonsils which can signal another repeat infection that your doctor can help correct.

Pediatric ENT in Carmel, IN

Children, just like adults, can encounter problems with their ears, nose, and throat, some of these tend to be more common among children, and depending on their age they also have the added difficulty of not being able to ask for help or express what's bothering them. It's why preventive visits with an ENT specialist are important, especially if you suspect an underlying problem such as if they get a cold too often that appears severe, if they suffer from frequent nosebleeds, or if they make snoring sounds as they sleep or breathe too loudly.

You can dial (317) 844-5656 to schedule a consultation with your Carmel, IN, pediatric ENT professionals from Northside ENT, Dr. Youkilis, Dr. Beach, and Dr. Seth Bruggers.

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