Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems can vary from mild concerns to serious issues that require medical or surgical treatment. Duke pediatric otolaryngologists diagnose and treat the full range of ENT disorders. We work with specialists throughout Duke to achieve the best possible outcome for your child.
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Ear, nose, and throat disorders can range from common problems (such as ear infections, chronic cough, or nasal congestion) to more serious concerns (such as an airway obstruction or a mass in the neck). They can be problems your child was born with -- for example, an ear deformity -- or something that develops later on, such as a neck mass or snoring.
It’s important to seek treatment for ENT disorders, as they can affect your child’s ability to:
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Duke Health offers locations throughout the Triangle. Find one near you.
We partner with other pediatric experts throughout Duke to provide the care your child needs.
We work with pediatric pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, speech pathologists, nutritionists, and social workers to care for children with airway problems that affect their ability to breathe or swallow.
We collaborate with pediatric pulmonary and neurology doctors to diagnose and treat sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause your child to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep.
If your child has hearing loss, we work with pediatric audiologists and ENT surgeons to diagnose the cause and find an appropriate treatment. Treatments can include surgeries to manage chronic ear infections, place hearing devices such as cochlear implants, perform ear reconstruction, or place ear prostheses. Speech therapy can also address any speech delays.
While they can be scary, most head and neck tumors are benign. Our ENT experts work with pediatric tumor experts to coordinate your child’s care. We coordinate care with medical and radiation oncologists to obtain biopsies for diagnosis and provide treatment if cancer is present.
Our ENT team includes voice therapists who help children with hoarseness, vocal cord dysfunction, vocal cord lesions, or vocal cord paralysis.
Vascular anomalies are often complex and difficult to manage. Our pediatric head and neck surgeons work with vascular specialists to discuss management strategies that incorporate the latest treatments.
We work with our cleft and craniofacial team to provide comprehensive care for children with cleft lip and cleft palate conditions.
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center is proud to be nationally ranked in 9 pediatric specialties.
