Congenital hearing loss in children refers to hearing loss that occurs in utero (during pregnancy) or at birth. Congenital hearing loss may be caused by a genetic defect, such as one or more parents carrying a hearing loss gene; a disorder such as Down syndrome, Usher syndrome or Alport syndrome; an infection or disease in Continue Reading »
As pollen begins to fill the air in Birmingham, allergies kick in. Approximately 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as hay fever. Allergic rhinitis can either be seasonal – in which symptoms last from early spring to late fall – or perennial, which cause year-round distress. Symptoms of Continue Reading »
Earaches and ear infections are a common occurrence in young children in Birmingham because their Eustachian tubes, which run from the middle ear to the back of the nose, are not fully developed. In adults, the Eustachian tubes (also known as the auditory tubes or pharyngotympanic tubes) are slanted and fully opened, which encourages the Continue Reading »
Does your child snore? Does he or she have trouble staying awake during the day? Has his or her school performance or behavior declined in recent months? Have you been told it seems like he or she has ADHD? If any of this describes your child, then it could be obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a Continue Reading »
Undergoing tonsil removal is almost a rite of passage for American kids. In fact, pediatric tonsillectomy is the second most common surgery for children. But how can you tell your child has tonsil issues and not simply a sore throat? At Pediatric ENT Associates in Birmingham, we know that when your child doesn’t feel well, Continue Reading »
Colds and illnesses are an unfortunate but necessary part of childhood. From infancy to adulthood, a child’s immune system is constantly faced with new bacterium and viruses that it must build immunities against. One of the most common bacterial or viral infections young children will experience is sinusitis, which causes one or more of the Continue Reading »
Dealing with full or partial hearing loss can be a stressful and overwhelming process for both children and parents. Most cases of pediatric hearing loss occur in families where the parents do not suffer from hearing impairment, which can make the process more difficult to navigate. Although many auditory problems are diagnosed at birth, the Continue Reading »
According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, two to three of every thousand children born in the United States are born with detectable hearing loss in one or both ears. Of those children, ninety percent of them are born to hearing parents. As a hearing parent, raising a child with hearing Continue Reading »
Pediatric Medical experts at the University of Chicago state that pediatric neck masses are often painless masses on the throat and neck areas of children. Professionals say that these are common problems with children. Out of all cases, 80-90 percent of pediatric neck masses are benign while the rest are malignant. Even as a larger Continue Reading »
Although the loss of hearing is bad at any age, it is particularly worse when it happens during infancy. Children need to hear in order to learn spoken language and to talk. Most children experience temporary, partial deafness when they have a severe cold that causes fluid to accumulate in the middle ear. However, if Continue Reading »
