Pediatric ENT ~ Teacher Appreciation Awards
Pediatric ENT of OKLAHOMA Announces Awards for Outstanding Teachers Oklahoma City, OK – January 2018 – Local pediatric ear, nose and throat specialty clinic Pediatric ENT of Oklahoma announces monetary grants to reward exceptional teachers. Through a process of...
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What About Ear Tubes for Children?
If you have raised children, you have experienced what it is like when a little suffers from an ear infection (acute otitis media). They are almost a rite of passage for children: by the age of five, nearly every child has experienced at least one episode. It can stem...
Restoring Hearing: How Do Cochlear Implants Work?
Learning that your child is suffering from hearing loss can be difficult to cope with. For some children, cochlear implants are a wonderful option that can allow the sensation of hearing. Since their invention, they've helped over 300,000 people with moderate to...
4 Pediatric Problems That Impact Speech Development
Speech is a simple act with complicated anatomy. We need our lungs, throat, mouth, tongue, teeth and even our nose to work in tandem to produce words, and we need our ears functioning well so that we can learn to speak. Problems with any of these structures can impact...
Why Does My Child Keep Choking and Coughing?
It's normal for a baby or young child to choke and cough from time to time. When it happens frequently, there could be cause for concern. These episodes are typically due to aspiration, food or liquid accidentally entering the airway. There are a number of potential...
What Causes Nasal Allergies and Sinusitis?
If your child seems to get sinus infections every spring or sneezes around cats, it's likely they suffer from allergies. Allergies and sinusitis are a common upper respiratory problem for children of all ages, but where do they come from? The answer is surprisingly...
Our Specialties: Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
At Pediatric ENT of Oklahoma, we've taken a special interest in advanced airway disorders. One of our focal points is c (VPI), a dysfunction of the palate and throat that causes speech and swallowing difficulties. We understand how frustrating it can be to get a firm...
Does My Child Need a Tonsillectomy?
Does your child have a sore throat that just keeps coming back? Chronic infection and inflammation of the tonsils could be to blame. Removing the tonsils, known as a tonsillectomy, is a minor surgical procedure that could be necessary to give your child relief. Signs...
Understanding Pediatric Sinus Surgery
From missing school to hearing problems, chronic sinus infections can have a serious impact on your child's life. Conservative treatment is the first line of defense, but certain situations warrant sinus surgery to allow your child to breathe easier. Does My Child...