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Ears, Nose, Throat/Speech & Hearing

Nasopharyngoscopy

A nasopharyngoscopy is an exam doctors do to view the back of the throat.

Ototoxicity (Ear Poisoning)

Ototoxicity is when a person develops hearing or balance problems. Learn about this side effect of taking certain medicines.

Peritonsillar Abscess

Older kids and teens with tonsilitis sometimes develop this painful abscess, a pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth.

Protruding Ears

Protruding ears is when ears stick out from the side of the head. They don’t cause any medical problems, but if parents or the child want the ears fixed, treatments can help.

Sinonasal Tumors

A sinonasal tumor is a growth in the nose, the space behind the nose, or in the sinuses. The tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).

Speech-Language Therapy

Working with a certified speech-language pathologist can help a child with speech or language difficulties.

Speech-Language Therapy for Children With Cleft Palate

Speech-language pathologists help kids with speech problems related to a cleft palate. Find out what they do.

Stuttering

Many young kids go through a stage when they stutter. Stuttering usually goes away on its own but in some cases lasts longer.

Tonsillectomy

A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. It's one of the most common surgeries kids and teens get. Find out more.

Tympanoplasty

Tympanoplasty is a surgery to repair a hole in the eardrum that doesn’t close on its own. It can improve hearing and prevent water from getting into the middle ear.