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Why Does My Child Get Recurring Ear Infections?

Ear infections are quite a common occurrence in our little ones. But, at what point do you need to be ...

Mom Docs

Top ENT Concerns in Kids: Ear Infections & Large Tonsils

As a parent, there are two common reasons why your child might need to see an ENT, or Ear, Nose ...

Expert Advice

When Your Child Snores

Snoring is sometimes common for kids, but habitual snoring may signal a condition that your pediatrician should address. Like adults ...

Mom Docs

Nasal Fractures & Children: Advice From an ENT 

What should you do if you think your child might have a broken nose? When are plain films, aka x-rays ...

Expert Advice

Notes of Caution

Earbuds are popular among children and teenagers, but these tiny devices can cause big damage to hearing if used improperly ...

Mom Docs

Excessive Ear Wax: Tips for Safe Removal

What can you do at home to safely remove excessive ear wax from your child’s ears? In this video, Dr ...

Patient Stories

From Jackson, Mississippi, to St. Louis Children's Hospital: One Mom’s Quest for Her Son’s Cochlear Implant

Ian Farley, now age 12, was born with single-sided deafness. A cause for his deafness was never identified; according to ...

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Cochlear Implants: A Viable Option for Children With Single-Sided Deafness

Over time cochlear implantation has proven effective in helping restore sound awareness. It is now being offered to infants and ...

Mom Docs

Nosebleeds in Kids | Why They Happen & How to Stop Them

If your kid has a nosebleed, it can be scary (and messy!) but thankfully it’s usually not a serious medical ...