Children ENT
Specialist ENT Care for Children
Children are especially vulnerable to ear, nose, and throat issues, which can affect their sleep, hearing, breathing, and overall development. Dr. Joe Marais is experienced in pediatric ENT care, offering tailored treatments in a safe, friendly environment at Mediclinic Dubai Mall. His child-focused approach ensures accurate diagnosis and compassionate treatment for young patients.
Common Children’s ENT Condition
Children’s ENT Treatments
Children with recurring ear infections or fluid buildup (glue ear) may need grommets, which are tiny ventilation tubes placed in the eardrum.
Why it’s needed: Prevents fluid build-up, reduces infections, and improves hearing.
How it’s done: A quick, minimally invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia, often taking less than 15 minutes.
Recovery: Children usually return home the same day and resume normal activities within 24–48 hours.
Why it’s needed: Prevents fluid build-up, reduces infections, and improves hearing.
How it’s done: A quick, minimally invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia, often taking less than 15 minutes.
Recovery: Children usually return home the same day and resume normal activities within 24–48 hours.
Removal of the tonsils is often recommended for children with recurrent tonsillitis, difficulty breathing during sleep, or frequent sore throats.
Benefits: Reduces infection frequency, improves sleep, and decreases snoring.
Procedure: Performed under general anesthesia using modern, low-risk surgical techniques.
Recovery: Mild throat discomfort for 7–10 days, managed with pain relief and soft foods.
Benefits: Reduces infection frequency, improves sleep, and decreases snoring.
Procedure: Performed under general anesthesia using modern, low-risk surgical techniques.
Recovery: Mild throat discomfort for 7–10 days, managed with pain relief and soft foods.
The adenoids (small glands behind the nose) can become enlarged, causing breathing issues, chronic nasal congestion, or ear infections.
Why it’s needed: Helps improve nasal airflow, reduce snoring, and prevent infections.
Recovery: Usually combined with tonsillectomy or grommet insertion, with a short recovery period.
Why it’s needed: Helps improve nasal airflow, reduce snoring, and prevent infections.
Recovery: Usually combined with tonsillectomy or grommet insertion, with a short recovery period.
Children with chronic nasal congestion, sinus infections, or allergies may require gentle sinus management.
Treatment options: Medical therapy (nasal sprays, antihistamines), saline irrigation, or minimally invasive sinus procedures if necessary.
Benefits: Better breathing, fewer infections, and improved sleep.
Treatment options: Medical therapy (nasal sprays, antihistamines), saline irrigation, or minimally invasive sinus procedures if necessary.
Benefits: Better breathing, fewer infections, and improved sleep.
Early detection of hearing loss is crucial for speech and learning development.
Assessments include: Audiology tests, tympanometry (middle ear evaluation), and visual ear examinations.
Treatment options: Range from earwax removal to grommet insertion or hearing aid referrals if required.
Assessments include: Audiology tests, tympanometry (middle ear evaluation), and visual ear examinations.
Treatment options: Range from earwax removal to grommet insertion or hearing aid referrals if required.
Allergic rhinitis can lead to breathing difficulties.
Management includes: Allergy testing, customised treatment plans, and nasal therapies to ease congestion and improve breathing.
Management includes: Allergy testing, customised treatment plans, and nasal therapies to ease congestion and improve breathing.
Signs Your Child May Need ENT Surgery or Care
- Frequent ear infections (3 or more in 6 months)
- Hearing problems or delayed speech development
- Loud snoring or sleep disturbances (possible sleep apnea)
- Chronic nasal congestion or mouth breathing
- Recurring tonsillitis or sore throats
- Difficulty swallowing or frequent throat infections
- Allergy symptoms unresponsive to over-the-counter treatments
- Constant fluid in the ears (glue ear) affecting hearing and balance
Early intervention can prevent complications, improve breathing and hearing, and ensure healthy growth and development.
Get Expert ENT Care for Your Child’s Needs.
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Downtown, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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