If your child has been experiencing ears, nose, and throat issues, you may be wondering if you should take your child to a general practitioner or to a specialist.

In conditions that require specialized care, consulting a specialist like an ENT doctor is the smart way to go.

Why consult an ENT?

A ENT is a specialist who has spent years in school and training to diagnose and treat conditions relating to ears, nose, and throat.

ENT doctors treat conditions include ear infections, sleep disorders, allergies, tonsillitis, and sinusitis.

How can an ENT help your child?

The following are some of the ways an ENT can help your child:

1. They can properly diagnose your child’s condition.
ENT physicians are specifically trained on how to properly assess, diagnose, and treat conditions of the ears, nose, and throat.

2. They can address the issue promptly and appropriately.
As a parent, it’s tough to see your child being sick. By taking him/her to an ENT, he/she can get timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment so he/she can feel better soon. Some ENT issues may involve just medications while others require ongoing monitoring and possibly, surgery.

3. They can provide the right long-term care for your child (if needed).
Some ENT issues require long-term care. An ENT can help you understand your child’s long-term needs going forward.

We can help!

Greater Knoxville ENT has board-certified and well-experienced Otolaryngologists who have years of experience working with children and adolescents. If you have any ENT concern with your child, we can help. To request an appointment, please call (865) 244-4396.