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Pediatric hearing loss is a challenging diagnosis at any age and is a critical issue, as even mild hearing loss can significantly affect a child’s development. Hearing loss in children can be hereditary or caused by external factors after birth, and it can lead to speech and learning delays as well as social and emotional  Continue Reading »

A child’s adenoidectomy is an operation to remove the adenoids, which are lymphoid tissues located at the top of the throat behind the nose. The procedure is done when an infection is present or if there is significant airway swelling or obstruction. It can help relieve a child’s symptoms and improve their breathing and quality  Continue Reading »

While we miss everyone during social distancing, we are enjoying these fall months and the weather they brought. While the COVID-19 pandemic is unpredictable, we are confident that our office will be able to provide the same level of care and service that our patients are accustomed to. We have been monitoring the situation closely  Continue Reading »

Deviated septum and epistaxis (nosebleeds) are two common nasal conditions that children may encounter at some point in their lives. When your child’s septum is deviated, nasal passages can be drier, which can cause more frequent nosebleeds.  Although rare, nosebleeds can become chronic or have an underlying cause. For these conditions, it is important to  Continue Reading »

Often referred to as a “more powerful hearing aid” or “bionic ear,” cochlear implants have given those with severe hearing loss the gift of a renewed sense of sound. While not everybody is a candidate for the procedure, it has certainly provided a breakthrough in medicine, especially for those who have benefitted from gaining their  Continue Reading »

According to the NIH, five out of every six kids have at least one ear infection by their fifth birthday. Ear infections are so common in children and babies that they account for more visits to the pediatrician than any other single ailment. Doctors refer to ear infections as “otitis media,” which means an infection  Continue Reading »

Did you know there’s a medical term for a nosebleed? It’s called epistaxis and can occur spontaneously in the front part of the nose close to the nostrils –the part closest to the location of blood vessels which can be damaged easily. And yes, nosebleeds can be common in children and can typically be handled  Continue Reading »

If your child’s sinuses are healthy, they are normally filled with air. But common Birmingham allergens or a bad cold can cause them to become full of mucus which can allow bacteria to grow, resulting in a sinus infection. Sinus infections, however, shouldn’t happen often. If your child seems to be frequently suffering from painful  Continue Reading »

Sleep apnea is often thought of as an adult’s condition, but it is something that children can have as well. In the case of children, the cause of sleep apnea is often due to enlarged adenoids or tonsils blocking the airway during sleep. The condition tends to occur most often in overweight children, but anyone  Continue Reading »

Most kids will only experience a few ear infections, if any, in a year. Some children, however, will have chronic ear infections and even have difficulty in hearing or talking normally. Pediatricians may recommend ear tube surgery as a solution to your children’s condition. Here’s what to know about the ear tubes, when to know  Continue Reading »