Children's otolaryngologist

The cold-related diseases are very widespread among children - the epidemics of ARVI, influenza and other diseases of upper respiratory tracts annually break out. The small children are very susceptible to them, because the immune system of the child is not finally formed yet. Upon the suspicion of cold-related diseases in the child, you need to necessarily visit the pediatric otolaryngologist, who specializes in their treatment.

You need to urgently visit the pediatric otolaryngologist, if your child has one of these symptoms:

• cough;
• high temperature;
• sore throat;
• runny nose;
• sluggishness, general weakness;
• headache;
• complaints of earache;
• hearing impairment;
• pus discharge from the ear;
• hoarse and husky voice;
• pain in swallowing.

Some of these symptoms, for example, the high temperature, may be the signs of the diseases of other organs; that is why, excluding the diseases of ENT organs, the pediatric otolaryngologist may send the child to a consultation with the pediatrician.  

Oxford Medical employs experienced pediatric otolaryngologists who not only have excellent professional skills, but also know how to choose an approach to each child. The examination is carried out using modern game approaches, which allows you to distract the child and avoid unnecessary stress.

During the appointment, the pediatric ENT specialist first communicates with the parents and the child, learns complaints and studies the medical history. After that, he examines the throat, sinuses and ears. In some cases, this is enough to make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment. If the clinical picture is not clear, additional diagnostics are required.

The child may be prescribed:

• throat and nose swab tests;
• blood tests;
• ENT ultrasound;
• audiometry - measurement of hearing acuity;
• X-ray;
• computed tomography;
• bronchoscopy.

The doctor determines which tests are necessary for the child based on the symptoms and possible diagnosis.

The initial consultation of the little patient consists of the examination, conversation with parents, collection of complaints and study of his medical history. After that, if there is a need, the doctor orders examinations: flora smear analysis (for determining the infectious agent), common blood test, CT scan of the nasal sinuses etc.

As per the results of examinations, the doctor establishes a diagnosis and prescribes treatment, which, except for medications, may include the following procedures: sanitation of the tonsils, ozone therapy, lavage and gargling of the throat and ear, “cuckoo”.

You will also obtain the doctor’s consultation regarding the prevention of cold-related diseases and stimulation of the child’s immunity. 

The pediatric ENT doctors of Oxford Medical clinic will help getting rid of:

• tonsillitis;
• ARVI;
• otitis;
• maxillary sinusitis;
• pharyngitis etc.

The attempts to treat the diseases of upper respiratory tracts by the expedient means upon the recommendations of friends, not knowing the causes of the disease, can be fraught with serious complications, up to the diseases of lower respiratory tracts, loss of hearing or constant hoarseness of the voice. To minimize the risk of complications in the child, you need to visit the qualified pediatric otolaryngologist upon the appearance of the first symptoms of ear, throat and nose diseases.