Paediatric ENT Treatment in India
About Paediatric ENT
Key Highlights
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Specialized care tailored to a child's unique anatomy and developmental stage.Comprehensive management of common childhood ENT issues like ear infections and tonsillitis.Focus on early intervention to prevent complications and support normal speech and hearing development.Utilizes child-friendly examination techniques and equipment to reduce anxiety.Often involves conservative medical management before considering surgical options.Collaborative approach, often working with audiologists and speech therapists./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Recurrent ear infections (acute otitis media) or persistent fluid in the middle ear (otitis media with effusion).
- Chronic or recurrent tonsillitis or adenoiditis causing breathing, swallowing, or sleep issues (e.g., sleep apnea).
- Persistent nasal congestion, sinusitis, or allergic rhinitis not controlled by medication.
- Suspected hearing loss, speech delay, or concerns about auditory processing.
- Noisy breathing (stridor), chronic cough, or other airway abnormalities.
- Foreign bodies in the ear, nose, or throat.
- Evaluation of neck masses or congenital abnormalities of the head and neck.
How to prepare
- A detailed medical history will be taken, including birth history, past infections, and immunization status.
- A physical examination of the ears, nose, throat, and neck will be performed.
- Diagnostic tests such as tympanometry (to assess middle ear function) or a pure-tone audiogram (hearing test) may be scheduled.
- For surgical procedures, pre-operative blood tests and a pre-anesthesia check-up will be required.
- Parents will receive instructions regarding fasting (if sedation or anesthesia is needed) and which regular medications to pause.
- Preparing the child psychologically using age-appropriate explanations about the visit or procedure is highly recommended.
Risks & possible complications
- For diagnostic procedures: Minimal risks include minor discomfort during examination or gagging.
- For surgical procedures (like tonsillectomy or ear tube insertion): Risks include reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, or scarring.
- Specific to ear tubes: Possible complications include tube blockage, persistent ear drainage, or the tube falling out too early or too late.
- Specific to tonsillectomy: Risk of post-operative pain, dehydration, and rarely, delayed bleeding.
- General risk of the underlying condition persisting or recurring despite treatment.
Recovery & hospital stay
- For diagnostic evaluations, there is typically no recovery time; the child can resume normal activities immediately.
- After minor procedures (e.g., ear tube insertion), recovery is quick, often within 24 hours, with possible ear drops prescribed.
- After surgeries like tonsillectomy, a recovery period of 7-10 days is common, involving a soft diet, increased fluid intake, and pain management.
- Parents will be advised on signs of complications to watch for, such as fever, excessive bleeding, or severe pain.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing, tube function, or hearing improvement.
- Long-term care may involve hearing tests or speech therapy to ensure developmental milestones are met.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 day to 2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering paediatric ent in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for paediatric ent in India include Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Salem, Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform paediatric ent. MediFyr helps you compare pediatrics specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for paediatric ent compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Paediatric ENT in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated pediatrics teams and experience managing patients undergoing paediatric ent.
Salem, India
18 Doctors
Anika Kumar is a cheerful 4-year-old...
Anika Kumar is a cheerful 4-year-old who loves preschool and singing. For over a year, she has suffered from recurrent ear infections, seven in ten months, each accompanied by fever, ear pain, and sleepless nights. Her parents noticed she often said 'What?' and the TV volume crept up, suggesting hearing issues. Her pediatrician, after multiple rounds of antibiotics, referred her to a paediatric ENT. The doctor explained that chronic fluid behind her eardrums (otitis media with effusion) was causing hearing loss and infections, and recommended bilateral ear tube insertion (myringotomy). The day-surgery procedure was quick; Anika was anxious but comforted by child-life specialists and a teddy bear. Recovery was swift with only mild ear drops needed. Within days, her hearing was clear, infections ceased, and her speech and engagement at school blossomed. Her parents' journey shifted from constant worry and exhaustion to immense relief, watching their daughter thrive without the shadow of recurring illness.
Pediatrics Specialists for Paediatric ENT
Explore experienced pediatrics specialists who regularly perform paediatric ent and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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