Ear, nose and throat care at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
At Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, pediatric otolaryngologists, known as ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors, specialize in diagnosing and treating ENT conditions for children. Our pediatric doctors have the advanced training and expertise to deliver specialized care for even the most complex ENT conditions.
Diagnosing ear, nose and throat conditions
Your child’s care team starts by listening to you and your child, and answering your questions. Your child’s doctor may recommend diagnostics, such as imaging, biopsy or endoscopy. If your child’s condition is related to another health concern, your child’s doctor also works with other pediatric specialists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Your child’s specialists collaborate to make a diagnosis and create a comprehensive care plan that’s right for your child.
We diagnose and treat conditions such as:
- Airway and breathing difficulties
- Choanal atresia (blockage of nasal passage)
- Cholesteatoma and chronic ear disease
- Chronic sinusitis
- Ear infections and ear disease
- Enlarged tonsils and tonsilitis
- Feeding and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Head and neck cancer and masses
- Hearing loss
- Parotid disease and sialorrhea (drooling)
- Recurring tonsillitis
- Sinus conditions
- Obstructive sleep apnea
Advanced care for ear, nose and throat conditions
When certain conditions are left untreated, they may become chronic, and senses such as hearing, tasting and smelling can become impaired. Talk with your child’s doctor if you are noticing new or worsening symptoms. Not all ear, nose and throat conditions are treated with surgery. Therapeutic treatments and medication may be an option for your child’s care. Our goal is to help restore your child's health and promote long-term well-being.
Surgery may be recommended as part of your child’s care plan. Whenever possible, your child’s doctor uses minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures. With these types of procedures, there may be less pain and a shorter recovery. Our pediatric ENT doctors specialize in procedures such as:
- Adenoidectomy
- Airway reconstruction
- Ear tube placement
- Cochlear implants
- Laryngeal surgery (for voice and swallowing)
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomies (tonsil removal)
If your child needs multiple surgical procedures, such as ear tube placement and a cleft lip repair, we work with other specialists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital to coordinate your child’s care. We often work with pediatric craniofacial surgeons, GI doctors, pulmonologists and other specialists to perform multiple procedures at the same time, limiting the amount of times your child will need anesthesia. Our pediatric anesthesiologists specialize in anesthesia for even the tiniest patients.
Your child’s doctor takes the time to explain your child’s surgical care plan, and what to expect before and after surgery. Knowing what to expect can also help ease any stress your child may have. Child life specialists are also part of your child’s care team to help distract your child before procedures with play, and they can teach your child relaxation techniques.