Pediatric ENT
Parents usually get here one of three ways: a run of ear infections, snoring that got worse, or a question from the pediatrician about hearing or speech.
Who You Will See
Dr. John Boone, the practice's founder, is a father of four and handles much of the pediatric care here. He trained in ENT and head and neck surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and has practiced otolaryngology for over a decade. As a parent himself, Dr. Boone especially enjoys connecting with kids.
Ears — repeat infections and fluid behind the eardrum are the most common reason a child is referred to an ENT. When infections keep returning, or fluid sits long enough to affect hearing and speech, ear tubes enter the conversation.
Nose and breathing — chronic congestion and mouth breathing, enlarged adenoids, nosebleeds, and objects in the nose, which happens more than parents expect.
Throat and sleep — tonsillitis that keeps returning, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, and snoring or disrupted sleep in children.
Common Pediatric ENT Conditions
Children are especially prone to certain ENT conditions. Some of the most common issues we treat include:
Ear infections
Tonsillitis and adenoid problems
Sinusitis
Hearing loss
Sleep apnea and snoring
Allergies
Speech and swallowing disorders
Ready to Help Your Child Feel Better?
Our pediatric ENT specialists provide compassionate care for infants through teens.
When to Bring Your Child In Sooner
Ear pain with fever that is not improving
Any sudden change in hearing
Something placed in an ear or nose
Snoring with pauses in breathing
Trouble breathing, noisy breathing, or drooling with an inability to swallow is an emergency. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
For pediatric ear infection, pediatric snoring, pediatric hearing concerns and ear tubes for children, our network site carries detailed guides: enturgent.com/pediatric/
