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Kids E.N.T. Health
February Is Kids E. N. T. Health Month
National health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the Number 1 reason for an appointment. From earaches to enlarged tonsils, kids can suffer from a variety of ailments that require prompt diagnosis and treatment. Children can also suffer from conditions normally only associated with adults, like chronic acid reflux and sleep apnea, which may require a visit to a specialist.
New for 2010 Kids E.N.T. Health Month, is an expert Q&A to help parents care for their child after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy surgery, facts sheets on common pediatric ENT conditions, and much more.
Member Expert Q & A – Post-Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy Pain Management
NEW! Fact Sheet - What to Expect after Your Child Has Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy Surgery
Kids E.N.T Health Library
Popular topics:
New Research in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Children with Cochlear Implants Rank Quality of Life Equal to Normally Hearing Peers
Air Quality Improvements Linked to Fewer Ear Infections
Small Battery Ingestion Not Uncommon in Chilren - Physicians and Caregivers Need Education
Visit the websites of the following organizations for more information about about kids' ear, nose, and throat health.
Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advancements in Children (SENTAC)
The Society or Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children, Inc., is a non-profit interdisciplinary professional organization founded in 1973. Its members are otolaryngologists, pediatricians, surgeons, pediatric otolaryngologists, speech pathologists, audiologists, nurses, and basic scientists - all of whom are interested in enhancing the care of children with acquired or congenital disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO)
The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology exists to foster excellence in the care of children with otorhinolaryngologic disorders and thereby enhance the distinction of pediatric otorhinolaryngology as a profession.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
The Academy offers patient leaflets on common ear, nose, and throat illnesses that affect children and teens.
Visit our MarketPlace to purchase patient leaflets on popular topics.
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