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Ear, Nose & Throat

From tiny earaches to big bedtime snores, otolaryngology or ear, nose and throat (ENT) issues can play a surprising role in your child’s overall well-being. Here, find helpful advice on common conditions like ear infections, allergies, tonsillitis, and more.

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Difference Between a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) & a Cold

It is often difficult to tell if an illness is just a viral cold or if it is complicated by a bacterial infection of the sinuses. Here are some general characteristics of viral colds and bacterial sinusitis to help you tell the difference.

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A Broken Nose & Other Nasal Injuries in Children
Allergic Rhinitis
Avoiding Infection After Ear Piercing
Children & Colds (Upper Respiratory Infections)
Chronic Nosebleeds in Children: What To Do
Difference Between a Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) & a Cold
Ear Infection Symptoms
Ear Infection Today, Gone Tomorrow
Ear Infections in Children: Information for Parents
Epiglottitis
Hearing Loss in Children
Hoarseness (Dysphonia): Healing Your Child's Voice
If I Can Hear It, It's Too Loud: Earbuds & Teen Hearing Loss
Rhinovirus Infections
Single-Sided Deafness in Children
Strep Throat, Sore Throat or Tonsillitis: What’s the Difference?
Stridor & Laryngomalacia: Is My Baby’s Noisy Breathing Serious?
Swimmer's Ear in Children
Swollen Glands
Tips to Preserve Your Child’s Hearing During the Holidays
Tonsillitis: Symptoms & Treatment
Treating Middle Ear Fluid
What to Do If You Discover a Lump on Your Child’s Neck
When is a Sore Throat a More Serious Infection?
Why OTC Hearing Aids Aren’t Right for Kids—But Other Options Are