A call to a pediatric ENT specialist is required for persistent or severe pain in the ears, nose or throat. These signs often indicate the onset of the development of serious pathological processes.
An otolaryngologist specializes in the treatment of otitis media - inflammation of the ear, which can be external or middle.
Otitis externa is often caused by moisture entering the ear canal (for example, from swimming) and the rapid growth of bacteria or fungi. Otitis media is usually associated with infections spreading from the nasopharynx into the ear cavity. The main symptoms of otitis media include severe ear pain, hearing loss, fever, and (sometimes) discharge from the ear canal.
You should also contact an ENT specialist if you have allergic reactions, which often manifest as rhinitis or chronic inflammatory processes in the ENT organs. The main symptoms of such pathologies include itching, sneezing, nasal congestion and deterioration in general health.
A consultation with a pediatric ENT doctor at home begins with a conversation between the doctor and the parents of the sick child. The doctor will ask questions about how long your symptoms have lasted, their nature, and what medications or treatments have already been tried.
Next is an examination of the child. To do this, the doctor uses special tools:
Depending on the situation, the specialist takes a swab from the throat, which is then sent for bacteriological analysis.
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How to prepare for a consultation?
First of all, make a list of symptoms and questions that you plan to ask at your doctor’s appointment. Additional recommendations:
In addition, inform your child about the upcoming visit. Explain that the doctor will help him feel better - this will allow him to get rid of his fear of the specialist.