Ear, Nose & Throat

Why Choose Connecticut Children’s for Pediatric Otolaryngology?

We take a team approach when treating ear, nose, and throat conditions, and offer specialized, compassionate care to help patients get better and live healthier. Our pediatric otolaryngologists (ENT specialists) and advanced practice providers have decades of experience diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of ENT disorders that affect infants, children, and young adults.

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Diagnosing Pediatric ENT Conditions

Children have smaller anatomies than adults, plus they're still developing and learning how to eat, drink, talk and listen. So, when something doesn’t seem right – from an ear infection to hearing loss to tonsillitis — it’s important to turn to the experts.

Our team of pediatric ear, nose and throat specialists use physical exams, imaging and other diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose and treat your child's condition. After a diagnosis, we may use medication, assistive devices, speech and occupational therapy, or surgery to help your child feel better and function at their best.

Treatment Options

We use minimally invasive techniques and advanced technology to provide the most effective care with the least discomfort. When assistive devices are needed, we work with you and your child to ensure a proper fit and provide any necessary training. We also provide occupational and speech therapy to help with speech, swallowing and other skills that may be affected by ENT conditions.

Caring for All Types of ENT Conditions.

Our pediatric ENT team specializes in diagnosing and treating a range of ear, nose and throat issues. Search our database to find the causes, signs, symptoms and treatments for everything from ear infections to airway problems.

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Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

The fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologists at Connecticut Children’s provide highly specialized ear, nose and throat care to infants, children and young adults.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are ear tubes necessary, and what do they do?

If your child has three or more ear infections within six months or hearing loss due to fluid build-up over several months, they may benefit from ear tubes. The tubes, which are placed in the eardrum, allow air to flow in and out of the middle ear. That keeps ears healthy and helps prevent fluid from building up.

Ear tubes can also improve hearing, because when there is fluid in the middle ear, the eardrum doesn’t work as well and a child can experience temporary, mild hearing loss. If the fluid buildup and the hearing loss lasts for many months, it can impact speech development.

When should I be concerned about my child’s snoring? Do they have sleep apnea?

Sometimes, snoring is just snoring, but sometimes, it is obstructive sleep apnea. This happens when muscles at the back of the throat relax, which leads the tissue in the soft palate to block the airway. If you notice any of these signs, give your ENT a call:

Persistent, loud snoring every night
Poor quality of sleep, along with the snoring
Frequent tossing, turning and moving in bed, and struggling to find a comfortable position—often with the head back and mouth open
Difficulty breathing, or gasping and pausing while they breathe, with obvious snorting sounds to catch their breath.

Enlarged tonsils or adenoids and congestion can also cause snoring in children.

When are tonsils and adenoids removed, and what is the recovery like?

Most children require a week to recover from tonsil or adenoid removal surgery. The recovery from this surgery can be different for each child. Your child should do restful activities in the first three days after surgery, then activity may be increased slowly, as tolerated. They'll need to stay home from school for a week, drink plenty of fluids and have a soft foods diet. They may also need over-the-counter pain medication.

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