Pediatric Otolaryngology

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Pediatric Otolaryngology

pediatrician checks glands on the neck of a child for swelling

In addition to treating a wide range of diseases of the ear, nose, throat and neck, pediatric otolaryngologists at Johns Hopkins study genetic factors in hearing loss and new methods of treating obstructive sleep apnea, among other areas of research.

Affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, our pediatric specialists deliver comprehensive and compassionate, family-centered care for children of all ages with diseases of the ear, nose, throat and neck. Our expert faculty and staff understand the special needs of children and treat everything from common ear, nose and throat (ENT) maladies — from ear infections and pharyngitis to sleep apnea — to many rare conditions that require sharp diagnostic skills, the most advanced treatment, complex surgery and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our areas of clinical expertise include:

Chronic infections of the ears, tonsils, adenoids and sinuses

Hearing loss

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

Stridor or noisy breathing

Infections of the neck or lymph nodes

Epistaxis (nose bleeding)

Allergic rhinitis

Chronic cough

Hoarseness and other voice disorders

Learn more about the variety of services and resources that are available to you and your child.