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Pediatric Tracheostomy There are many reasons that a child may need a tracheostomy, a surgical procedure used to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). For example, when a child’s airway is permanently blocked, cannot be cleared of secretions or must be supported by a Condition
Auditory Neuropathy/Dysynchrony Auditory neuropathy/dysynchrony is a type of hearing problem. Most children have the problem from birth, but they may not show symptoms right away. Children with this condition may be able to hear sounds and speech but may not hear sounds clearly or may not understand speech. The Condition
Cholesteatoma Condition
Earwax (Impacted Cerumen) Condition
Fluid in the Ear (Middle Ear Effusion) Condition
Foreign Body in the Ear Article
Grow Kind: Cameron’s Story When Cameron Soto had a life-threatening injury three years ago, a highly specialized team saved his life. Surgical innovation transformed his future. And compassionate care got him through it all. But if you met Cameron today, you couldn’t know any of that. You’d just see a
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Condition
Hearing Loss Article
Urgent Care Is Here! After-Hours Care From the Pediatric Experts You Trust Here’s a familiar scene: Your pediatrician’s office just closed for the day when you discover your child has a mysterious rash, twisted ankle, fever or another health surprise. This doesn’t quite call for a trip to the hospital, but your child needs care. What do you do? Now, you Article
Missing Travel? Need Ideas for Spring Break? Here’s How to Plan a Virtual Vacation With Kids By Robert D. Keder, MD: Your family is already stir-crazy this winter, and by spring break you’ll all be ready for a change of scenery. But typical travel is off the table due to COVID-19. How can you get your child excited for something different… without leaving home? Try a virtual vacation Healthy Child Development Connecticut Children’s is committed to helping children reach their full potential. Our efforts to keep children well and thriving, known as “population health," include strengthening families and communities through partnerships so they are best positioned to support children’s
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Conductive Hearing Loss Condition
Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis causes symptoms that affect the nose. It develops when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, such as dust mites or pollen from plants or trees. Allergic rhinitis can either be seasonal or can last year-round. Seasonal allergic