Taking Your Child to an ENT Doctor

Taking Your Child to an ENT Doctor

Find out when your little one could benefit from professional ear, nose & throat care.pediatric ent

We know that as parents it can be easy to worry about the health of our children even when the symptoms they are experiencing are rather minor. Of course, our Long Beach, CA, ENT doctors, Dr. Jesse Tan and Dr. Jesus Tan, understand that the last thing you want to do is rush your child to our office if they can easily be treated at home. We are here to tell you more about what we have to offer when it comes to caring for your child and when you should make an appointment with us.

Here are some of the common conditions that require an ENT specialist.

Ear Infections

This is one of the most common health problems, particularly in children. It’s not unusual for most children under three years old to experience at least one ear infection. If young children develop an ear infection you may notice them pulling and tugging at their ear and becoming fussier and more irritable.

They may also have trouble sleeping or even have issues with their balance. Of course, older children will be able to communicate that they are experiencing ear pain, pressure or fullness. When this happens it’s a good idea to call our Long Beach otolaryngologists for treatment.

Sinus Infections

In most cases, a sinus infection is a complication that comes about after your child has already fought off a cold, flu or other respiratory infection. Unfortunately, nasal congestion, facial pain and pressure, and other sinus problem can plague your little one for months after their initial infection.

If your child has post-nasal drip, thick nasal discharge or is displaying signs of general malaise and fatigue, then they could be dealing with sinusitis; fortunately, we can provide medications and other simple solutions for easing symptoms until the infections clears up.

Tonsillitis

Most tonsillitis cases occur between the ages of four to seven, even though children of any age can be inflicted with this nasty and painful virus. Tonsillitis causes the tonsils, structures in the back of the throat, to swell. Children may complain of a severe sore throat or may have trouble swallowing or even breathing. If you suspect that your child’s sore throat is due to tonsillitis then it’s a good idea to bring them in for a check-up.

If in doubt, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call our Long Beach, CA, ENT office today to find out if your child should come into the office for care. Tan Head & Neck Clinic provides comprehensive ENT treatments and services to meet the needs of all of our patients.