Young children and toddlers have an increased vulnerability to ENT issues because of the smaller airways and developing organs. This leaves them more open to infections and other conditions.Furthermore, the ear, nose and throat are critical to a child’s learning & development, with sleep, listening and pronunciation being some of the key priorities for many children during their formative years.
Throughout his years of practice, Dr Lau has helped many patients overcome nastyear conditions, providing both parents and children with comfort and peace of mind. Some common paediatric ENT conditions that Dr Lau treats are:
Spotting an ENT condition in a child is much harder than it is in an adult – simply because children may not be able to accurately express their symptoms as well as adults. These are some common symptoms that children display when they are suffering from ENT conditions:
If your child is exhibiting any of the above behaviours, it is recommended that a consultation with a ENT specialist be scheduled for an in-depth investigation.
Our Singapore ENT clinic specialises in the end-to-end management of all ear, nose, and throat conditions while keeping the best ENT practices in mind.