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Treatment for ear, nose, and throat disorders

St. Luke’s pediatric ENT providers and otolaryngologists treat ear, nose, and throat disorders like chronic ear infections, hearing issues, and more in children from birth through adolescence. Whether your child suffers from a condition in their ears, nose or throat, we can address various conditions using treatments that fit your child’s care plan close to home, giving your child quality and convenience.

Conditions and services at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital

Ear, nose, and throat problems can be especially common — and persistent — in children, and that’s why you need a pediatric ENT team you can rely on for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment. Our children’s ENT team treats ear, nose, and throat disorders ranging from common to complex with experience with the following conditions—and more:

  • Acute and chronic sinusitis
  • Chronic ear infections (otitis media)
  • Congenital masses and tumors in the head and neck area
  • Deviated septum in children
  • Ear tubes
  • Environmental allergies that are not improved with medical therapy
  • Foreign bodies in the ears and nose
  • Foreign bodies in the esophagus and airway
  • Hearing loss in children
  • Laryngomalacia
  • Nasal fractures
  • Neck abscess
  • Nosebleeds
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Sleep-disordered breathing
  • Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa)
  • Thyroid and neck masses
  • Tongue tie
  • Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
  • Tracheal stenosis
  • Vocal cord paralysis

Why are children prone to ear infections?

Children are still growing and that means their immune system isn't fully functional yet, which makes it harder for kids to fight infection than it is for adults. The eustachian tubes, which extend from the middle ear and the back of the throat, are also still quite small in children. This can disrupt fluid from draining naturally and can become blocked quite easily, leading to infection. Our pediatric ENT specialists can prescribe antibiotics, lifestyle changes, flu vaccinations, and other treatments to clear your child's ear infection and prevent them from returning.

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What if my child’s cold never goes away?

If your child's cold symptoms never seem to go away, it could actually be a common chronic sinus infection called sinusitis. Your child's pediatric ENT doctor at St. Luke’s University Health Network can do diagnostic tests to discover the trigger for your child's sinusitis and then prescribe effective treatments like medication, nasal irrigation, nasal spray, or allergy shots. In severe cases, your child might need a minimally invasive procedure called a balloon sinuplasty to clear their sinuses for lasting relief.

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Family-centered care

At St. Luke’s, you and your family are members of your child’s care team. That’s why we make receiving care easy and accessible. Our comprehensive care model includes several key features:

Multiple convenient locations
We offer ENT services at locations throughout the region.

Translation services
We provide translators (as needed) to ensure clear and comfortable communication.

Available provider support
MyChart - our electronic health record portal provides access to your child’s care team to answer your questions or address non-emergent concerns, see test results and more.

Get started with a Pediatric ENT specialist

Call 866-STLUKES (785-8537) to find the specialized care your child needs close to home.

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