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:

What’s different 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.

What are some medical conditions treated by pediatric ENT?

Your ENT specialist treats a wide variety of childhood conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, including:

• Airway disorders and breathing problems
• Asthma and allergies
• Ear problems and hearing loss
• Speech and language difficulties
• Nasal and sinus problems
• Strep throat
• Chronic tonsil infections

How does a pediatric ENT specialist treat asthma and allergies?

Asthma and allergies are a common problem for children. Your pediatric ENT doctor can help with:

• Lung function testing
• Asthma medications including rescue inhalers and long-term asthma medications
• Allergy testing
• Allergy treatment including sublingual immunotherapy and allergy injections

How does a pediatric ENT specialist treat ear infections?

Ear infections are another common children’s health concern. Your pediatric ENT specialist can help by providing:

• Antibiotics to clear up the infection
• Ear tubes to help prevent ear infections
• Hearing testing to determine if there is hearing loss
• Hearing aids or cochlear implants to treat hearing loss

How can a pediatric ENT specialist help with strep throat?

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.

How can a pediatric ENT specialist help with nasal or sinus problems?

A nasal or sinus problem can make breathing difficult for your child. Your pediatric ENT specialist can help by providing:

• Prescription strength antihistamine medication
• Prescription strength decongestant medication

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.