Pediatric ENT Diseases and Conditions
Does your child complain about ear aches or have a history of chronic or recurrent ear infections?
Ear Infections (Otitis media): Otitis media is the most common reason children seek medical care from their physician. They can be acute, recurring or chronic. They are as a result of infection and inflammation in the middle ear space which is between the ear drum and the inner ear. The most common cause acute and recurrent otitis media is the common cold.
Factoid:
Symptoms and Signs of Otitis Media:
- Ear pain
- Fever
- Drainage from the ear
- Fullness in the ear or hearing loss
- Irritability
- Fussiness
- Lack of appetite
Treatments:
Current research and guidelines recommend a combination of medical therapy and periods of observation for otitis media. Surgery is generally not recommended unless infection and or ear fluid persists for six months, complications develop, or there is a documented hearing loss. We take a genuine interest in the care of your child and your concerns about dealing with recurrent and chronic ear infections.
- Medication to treat pain and fever
- Antibiotics
- Observation
- Ear Tube (PE Tube) insertion
We treat children with these common ear, nose, and throat illnesses:
- Chronic infections of the ears and tonsils, Strep. throat
- Enlarged adenoids and tonsils
- Sore throats and hoarseness
- Breathing difficulties including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
- Epistaxis (nose bleeding)
- Allergic rhinitis
- Chronic cough
Do you need a
bi-lingual ENT doctor?
Alan E. Oshinsky, MD and
Ileana I. Showalter, MD,
are both fluent in Spanish.
To make an appointment
Call 410 837-6126
410-837-6126
Looking for an ENT Doctor?
Alan E. Oshinsky, MD, PA and his team are just a phone call away