Why choose Geisinger for pediatric ENT care?
With Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville and locations throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania, comprehensive ENT care is always close to home. Our pediatric otolaryngologists (kids’ ear, nose and throat doctors) treat everything from everyday ear infections to complex head and neck conditions.
Whether you see a cochlear implant specialist or visit the Center for Voice and Swallowing, our ENT team will work closely with you to build a personalized treatment plan for your child. When needed, they also coordinate with other specialists to make sure nothing gets missed.
No matter if it's a routine ear tube placement or complex cleft lip and palate repair, the goal is to give your child the best care, every step of the way.
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FAQs
What is pediatric ear, nose and throat care?
When your child has trouble with their ears, nose or throat, or related areas of the head and neck, a pediatric ENT is the specialist who can help. They’re also called ENT doctors or otolaryngologists.
When should I ask my child’s primary doctor for an ENT referral?
You might consider an ENT specialist if your child’s symptoms happen a lot over time or don’t clear up with standard care. Common reasons for a referral include:
- Sleep or breathing issues: Loud snoring, mouth breathing or pauses in breathing during sleep
- Ear concerns: Multiple ear infections in 1 year or persistent fluid that seems to affect their hearing or speech
- Chronic throat issues: Frequent cases of strep throat or tonsillitis that keep them home from school
- Persistent sinus trouble: Long-lasting congestion or sinus pressure that doesn't improve with allergy medicine
How will a doctor diagnose my child’s ENT condition?
Your child’s ENT specialist will start with a thorough health history and a physical exam. To get a clear picture of your child’s health, we may use:
- Hearing and balance tests: Non-invasive screenings to check for fluid, hearing loss or inner-ear issues
- Endoscopy: Using a tiny, flexible camera (called an endoscope) to view the nasal passages or throat
- Imaging: CTs or MRIs to take an up-close look at details inside the head and neck, if needed
Who will be on my child’s ENT team
Every child’s needs are different — and their care should be, too. Your child’s team of compassionate pediatric ENT specialists will build a personalized plan around what your child needs. Depending on your child’s condition, their team may include:
- Audiologists
- Behavioral health and developmental medicine specialists
- Genetic specialists
- Neurodevelopmental specialists
- Neurologists
- Pediatric genetic disorder specialists
- Pediatric otolaryngologists (ENT doctors)
- Plastic surgeons
- Sleep medicine specialists
- Speech and language pathologists
- Social workers