Ear, Nose & Throat Down Syndrome Clinic Children with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) sometimes are affected by ear, nose and throat problems that need to be evaluated or treated by a specialist. Connecticut Children’s pediatric specialists treat and prevent ear, nose and throat problems affecting children with Down Syndrome, including hearing impairment, speech and swallowing disorders. Conditions We Treat Connecticut Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Down Syndrome Clinic treats the following conditions: Airway disorders Conductive hearing impairment Difficulty swallowing Middle ear fluid Obstructive sleep apnea Sensorineural hearing impairment Speech and voice disorders Our Services We provide surgical services as needed including: Ear tubes Complex ear surgery Bone-anchored hearing aid (Baha) Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy Airway evaluation We can also help with rehabilitation related to hearing loss, speech, and swallowing disorders: Hearing aids Swim molds Speech and feeding therapy Our Team The Ear, Nose & Throat Down Syndrome Clinic at Connecticut Children’s is made up of pediatric specialists from our Otolaryngology, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology teams.
