What Is Pediatric Otolaryngology?
Pediatric otolaryngology is a medical specialty that cares for disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) in children. Our ENT specialists are trained in managing and treating all areas of ENT medicine:
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Ears, nose, and throat
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Sinuses and larynx (voice box)
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Oral cavity
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Upper pharynx (mouth & throat)
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Other structure of the neck and face
Our pediatric ENT specialists understand that working with children comes with its own unique set of challenges. We are committed to providing your child with the best care possible. We believe in offering compassionate, dedicated treatment for each individual circumstance.
Conditions
We treat several different types of ENT conditions in children:
- Airway problems
- Congenital abnormalities of the head and neck
- Cleft lip & palate and other craniofacial malformations
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Hearing disorders
- Hearing loss
- Lumps and bumps of the head and neck
- Pediatric voice and resonance
- Recurrent ear infections (otitis media)
- Sinusitis
- Swallowing disorders
- Tonsillitis (pharyngitis)
- Tumors of the head and neck
- Vascular anomalies
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A Relationship Created for the Best Pediatric Care
For pediatric specialty care, Intermountain Children's Health is affiliated with University of Utah Health. U of U Health physicians see patients at Primary Children's Hospital on campus, Lehi Primary Children's, and other locations throughout the Salt Lake City valley.
It's a shared mission of providing health care, education, and research. It comes to life through collaboration on clinical care, research, and educational programs.
Primary Children's Hospital operates as the main pediatric facility for the U of U Health system, providing care in more than 60 medical and surgical specialties such as surgery, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and others. Most of the providers at Primary Children's Hospital are faculty members at U of U Health.
This partnership delivers care to advance pediatric medicine while educating future generations of health care professionals.
What to Expect at Your First Pediatric ENT Appointment
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Please bring all necessary items to your appointment:
- Photo ID
- Insurance card
- A list of current medications
- Any previous imaging scans such as X-rays (if available)
Front Desk Check-In
You should arrive 15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork.
During Your Visit
Your child's appointment will take place in an exam room. We understand your child may be anxious. Your provider will take time to talk to you and your child about questions or concerns. Your provider will ask about your child's medical history and symptoms.
Your provider will also perform a physical exam to evaluate your child's condition. If you have any previous medical imaging related to your child's condition, they will go over it with you.
Together, you and your provider will discuss your child's diagnosis and treatment options. Your provider will answer any questions you may have.
Next Steps
At the end of the appointment, you will have a care plan in place for your child. Your provider may recommend tests or imaging studies. They may also refer you to another pediatric specialist.
Why Choose University of Utah Health?
U of U Health has year-after-year exceptional rankings as offering the best health care in the nation. It's not a surprise. We believe collaboration throughout our system — from physicians, researchers, biologists, and more — leads to the most imaginative care.
Working together in a rich clinical environment means our discoveries have a direct impact on the health of our patients.U of U Health isn't satisfied with just offering health care. We want to transform it.
