How your ear, nose and throat doctors in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee, FL. can help your child
Ear, nose, and throat services aren’t just for adults. Children need them too. Ear infections, hearing difficulties and other conditions are common problems your ENT specialist can treat.
The doctors at South Coast Ear, Nose & Throat offer comprehensive ENT services, including pediatric ENT care. They have several convenient office locations in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee, FL, to help you and your child.
You might have some questions about pediatric ENT services. These are just a few common questions and answers about pediatric ENT:
A child's body structure is smaller than that of an adult. The ear canals are smaller, the nasal passages and sinuses are smaller, and the throat is smaller. Symptoms in children are often more severe than those of an adult.
Your ENT specialist treats a wide variety of childhood conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, including:
Asthma and allergies are a common problem for children. Your pediatric ENT doctor can help with:
Ear infections are another common children’s health concern. Your pediatric ENT specialist can help by providing:
Strep throat is another common infection in children, caused by the Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat can cause pain and difficulty swallowing, a high fever, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Your pediatric ENT specialist can treat strep throat with antibiotics and palliative medications to relieve pain.
A nasal or sinus problem can make breathing difficult for your child. Your pediatric ENT specialist can help by providing:
These are just a few common questions and answers about pediatric ENT. To learn more about how pediatric ENT services can help your child feel better and stay healthy, call the doctors at South Coast Ear, Nose & Throat. You can reach them in Port St. Lucie, FL, by calling (772) 398-9911, or Fort Pierce, FL, at (772) 464-6055, or in Okeechobee, FL, by calling (863) 357-7791, so call today.