At Novena ENT – Head & Neck Surgery Specialist Centre, we realise that children require specialised, gentle, and comprehensive care, especially in the context of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases. Our team of sub-specialist ENT surgeons and allied healthcare professionals is well-trained to treat infants and children with ENT issues. Backed by specialised paediatric facilities, we ensure specialised evaluation, precise diagnoses, and optimal treatments—all in a child-friendly environment designed for comfort and care. Whether your child has hearing loss, chronic congestion in the nose, or recurrent infections in the throat, we’re here to support him or her every step of the way.
Key Takeaways
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation for Infants and Children
Hearing plays a crucial role in speech, language, and early cognitive development in a child. Loss of hearing, if undiagnosed, would result in delays of developmental milestones, and therefore, early diagnosis and intervention are necessary. In Novena ENT, we carry out comprehensive hearing tests using age-appropriate methods specific to each child’s developmental stage and compliance. Hearing Tests We Perform:
- Newborn Hearing Screening
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
- Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR)
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
- High Frequency Tympanometry
- Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
- Play Audiometry
We employ the most advanced technology to provide accurate and non-invasive hearing tests for children of all ages, ranging from newborns to school children.
Holistic Treatment Options
We hope to optimise ear health in children through the incorporation of international best practices and personalised treatment. We offer more than medical and surgical interventions—renting hearing aids, cochlear implant therapy, and long-term auditory rehabilitation if required. Where necessary, our paediatric pathway includes discussion of cochlear implant Singapore candidacy with family-centred counselling and coordinated follow-up care.
We ensure through our multidisciplinary treatment that every child receives the whole spectrum of care to assist their hearing and communication needs. Our audiologists, speech therapists and paediatric ENT surgeons work together to provide an integrated plan for hearing loss Singapore management and rehabilitation.
Common ENT Conditions We Treat in Children
Children are particularly vulnerable to ENT illnesses due to anatomical and developmental factors, such as narrower ear passages and an immature immune system. The following are some of the most common ENT illnesses that we treat:
Ear-Related Issues:
- Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
- Earwax Impaction
- Congenital Hearing Loss
- Tinnitus and Balance Disorders
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Ear infections can cause pain, fever, and temporary hearing loss. Our team is experienced in both simple and complicated ear conditions, such as minor procedures involving myringotomy with grommet insertion for middle ear fluid drainage and enhancement of hearing.
Nose-Related Conditions:
- Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Polyp Allergies)
- Sinus Infections
- Nasal Polyps
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Chronic Nosebleeds
- Snoring and Mouth Breathing
Children’s snoring, particularly with associated mouth breathing or disrupted sleep, may be caused by large adenoids or sleep apnoea. We perform careful nasal endoscopy to assess the nasal airway and recommend appropriate medical or surgical treatment.
Throat Conditions:
- Chronic Sore Throats
- Difficulty Swallowing
If your child frequently develops sore throats, has swallowing problems, or pauses in breathing while asleep, a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy may be recommended.
Our Paediatric ENT Services Include:
- Hearing test (Audiogram and Tympanogram)
- Nasoendoscopy (gentle and child-friendly)
- Removal of foreign bodies from the ear, nose, or throat
- Microscope-assisted ear wax removal
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
- Myringotomy and grommet tube insertion
Why Choose Novena ENT for Your Child?
You may observe that the child is not reacting to sounds, repeatedly suffers from ear infections, or snores so hard while asleep. Such a presentation can be a pointer to an underlying ENT condition. Most young children are unable to express their discomfort, and therefore, skilled assessment becomes even more important.
Our warm child ear nose throat specialist knows how to communicate with young patients and their parents to make every visit as comfortable as can be. With access to advanced diagnostic equipment, state-of-the-art surgery, and a thorough understanding of paediatric ENT disorders, we give our child the finest of Singapore.
When to Visit a Paediatric ENT Specialist?
You need to see a paediatric ENT specialist if your child has:
- Repeated ear infection or hearing issues
- Nose congestion, sneezing, or nosebleeding
- Sleeping with an open mouth or snoring
- Recurrent sore throats or swallowing difficulty
- Swollen lymph nodes or lumps in the head and neck
- Late speech or language development
Schedule an Appointment with Us Today
We at Novena ENT promise to take care of your child’s health and well-being with professional ENT services. If you’re concerned about your children ENT (ear, nose, or throat) health, don’t hesitate. Early diagnosis and treatment can play an important role in your child’s development and comfort.
