An ENT (or otolaryngologist) is a doctor who diagnoses and treats ENT pathologies (diseases of the ears, nose and throat). By signing up for a consultation at our clinic, you can count on the help of a highly qualified ENT specialist - a doctor of evidence-based medicine.
Our doctors:
o will carry out a full range of diagnostic procedures using the latest equipment
o will draw up an effective treatment plan taking into account the characteristics of each child’s body
o will prescribe physiotherapy procedures
o remove foreign bodies from the baby’s ear or nose will draw up a rehabilitation plan for the illnesses suffered
o will perform endoscopy of the ENT organs with a flexible endoscope
If necessary, a specialist can visit your home to ensure that the little patient's examination takes place in the most comfortable conditions for him.
Symptoms that require you to see a doctor
Due to the high sensitivity of ENT organs to bacterial infections and temperature fluctuations, children very often suffer from colds. But even a seemingly harmless runny nose without proper therapy can lead to hearing loss or other hearing problems. Therefore, be sure to make an appointment with an ENT specialist in West Yorkshire if you notice any of the following symptoms in your child:
o snoring or constant dryness in the nose
o swelling of the nasopharynx, making breathing difficult
o prolonged runny nose, persistent nasal congestion
o loss of hearing/smell (or worsening of both)
o sore throat or pain when swallowing
o pain or noise in the ears
o the appearance of new growths in the nose or ear
o frequent headaches
o regular transfer of tonsillitis, acute respiratory viral infections
o speech problems
o frequent bleeding, etc.
In what cases should you consult an ENT specialist?
A visit to this doctor may be due to illness or planned. During the first year of a child’s life, he should be examined by an otolaryngologist several times: at one month, at six months, and at one year.
What procedures can be done in an ENT doctor’s office?
Otolaryngologists at our clinic in UK West Yorkshire offer a range of procedures for young patients, which can be done right in the doctor’s office:
o Removing a foreign body from the ears or nose. One of the most common problems of restless children requires medical help, since solving the problem alone can only worsen the situation.
o Washing out the earwax plug. The procedure will help quickly and safely remove the plug impairing the child’s hearing.
o Endoscopic examination of ENT organs. Thanks to endoscopy, the doctor can assess the condition of the nasal/nasopharyngeal mucosa, diagnose a deviated septum or rule out the presence of polyps (and other neoplasms).
o Tympanometry. A modern method for detecting hearing impairments in children.
o Endoscopy of ENT organs. A modern method of diagnosing diseases and anomalies of the nasopharynx, larynx, and auditory canals using a flexible endoscope.
Do not self-medicate, even if your child has a “harmless” runny nose or “just a sore throat”! Only timely and correct treatment is the key to successful recovery without consequences!
What diseases does an ENT doctor treat?
Among the most common pathologies diagnosed by this doctor, the following are worth highlighting:
o sinusitis
o otitis and other ear diseases
o growth of polyps in the nose
o cysts and papillomas
o deviated nasal septum
o various inflammations of the ENT organs
o foreign objects getting into the ears or nose
o snore
o deterioration or complete loss of hearing
o sore throat, tonsillitis, laryngitis, etc.
An ENT specialist also treats injuries to the nose and ears (for example, when the eardrum ruptures). It is essential not to self-medicate and to contact a qualified specialist to prescribe adequate therapy. This will allow you to quickly and without consequences for the body remove the problem that worries you.
