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Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties for 2022-2023.
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When your child needs care for an ear, nose or throat condition, the highly specialized otolaryngology doctors at Arkansas Children’s will manage the condition with a holistic approach. Our pediatric otolaryngology team uses the most advanced systems and procedures to address your child’s specific condition—as well as his or her physical and mental well-being. We are nationally and internationally recognized experts in caring for common and complex otolaryngology conditions.
Janine Amos, D.O., a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Arkansas Children's talks about what makes kids snore, what to listen for, and when it may be time to see a physician.
Learn about the Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Fast Pass process for surgery at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
The Arkansas Children’s Aerodigestive Program constructed a multidisciplinary program that specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of pediatric upper aerodigestive problems.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital incorporates an interdisciplinary team, with each member specializing in pediatric care.
The Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Program at Arkansas Children's incorporates a multidisciplinary team to treat complex facial conditions.
At Arkansas Children’s, a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary Vascular Anomalies Center diagnoses and treats children and adults with congenital vascular anomalies.
The Voice Clinic at Arkansas Children's incorporates a multidisciplinary team, with each member specializing in pediatric care.
The Thyroid Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides assessment from infants to young adults with thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism.
The Otolaryngology team diagnoses and treats a broad range of pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions, from ear infections and tonsillitis to larynx reconstruction or hemangiomas.
Sensorineural, or nerve deafness occurs in 2-4 of every 1,000 children born. The diagnosis is oftentimes made shortly after birth by infant hearing screening programs.
Conductive hearing loss may occur from middle ear effusion or from an inborn abnormality or acquired problem with the eardrum or middle ear bones.
Cholesteatoma is a small skin cyst which grows in the middle ear. These masses can slowly expand and destroy ear bones or the inner ear system.
Acute otitis media, or ear infections, occurs in at least 75% of children. Most children are treated with antibiotics.
Dizziness, or vertigo, is uncommon in children and can be related to a variety of underlying problems including inner ear damage and other problems.
Chronic otitis media with effusion is persistent fluid in the middle ear space for more than two to three months.
Tonsillitis and adenoiditis can occur when these tissues fight infections, sometimes causing the adenoids and tonsils get infected and inflamed.
Sinusitis is an inflammation that happens when the drainage system for the sinuses becomes blocked, allowing bacteria, viruses, and fungi to grow and cause infection.
Laryngomalacia is a congenital condition where the tissues of the larynx get soft. This is the most common cause of noisy breathing in infants.
Many kinds of neck masses and bumps that can be present in children from birth are often not noticed until the child gets a cold or sinus infection.
This type of stenosis refers to a narrowing of the windpipe. The condition creates breathing difficulties and can be caused by scarring of the larynx or the vocal cords.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where breathing is affected during sleep due to obstruction of the upper airway. This occurs during sleep because the muscles in the airway relax and the airway partially closes.
Respiratory illnesses are often viral and mainly affects the upper respiratory tract. Allergies, asthma and more can cause it.
Learn more about cleft lip and cleft palate and how babies with these conditions are affected.
Thyroid disorders are caused by abnormalities in the thyroid gland. This is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the windpipe.
The otolaryngology program at Arkansas Children’s uses a multidisciplinary approach to care that includes doctors, nurses and speech, language and hearing therapists. All of our doctors are board certified in otolaryngology.
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Little Rock, Springdale
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Little Rock, Springdale
Listen to the emotional stories of hope, hardship, and healing from patients, families and team members at Arkansas Children's.
At Arkansas Children’s, our expert otolaryngologists are highly skilled at providing advanced care and treatment for many conditions of the ear, nose and throat. Your child’s doctor will discuss treatment options with you and will work with you to develop the best care plan for your child.
The Otolaryngology team at Arkansas Children's is actively involved in research to improve the care, treatments and outcomes for children with ear, nose and throat conditions. The research-related activities of our doctors, nurses and therapists include:
The Ear, Nose and Throat department at Arkansas Children's provides care for children through more than 17,000 visits for ENT treatment.
Airway Surgeries | 924 |
Cleft Surgeries | 214 |
Congenital Head/Neck Mass Surgeries | 44 |
Otology Surgeries | 128 |
Plastics Surgeries | 36 |
Sinus Surgeries | 188 |
Thyroid and Tumor Surgeries | 14 |
Vascular Surgeries | 367 |
Get information about the one-year, ACGME-accredited Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship program at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) as part of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Otolaryngology.
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Child Life reduces stress and promotes positive coping using developmentally appropriate preparation, education, and play at Arkansas Children's.
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Dr. Adam Johnson talks to KTHV about how to tell if your child needs ear tubes.
Dr. Andre Wineland discusses the sleep disorders symptoms and causes with KATV.
Sleep apnea, repeatedly stopping breathing while sleeping, can negatively impact health and learning. Learn how the experts at Arkansas Children's diagnose and treat sleep apnea in infants, children and teenagers.
Snoring is often considered an adult issue, but it can indicate an underlying condition in children. Arkansas Children's specializes in seeing patients that are newborn to 18 years of age for this issue.
Many people call them stork’s bite or angel’s kisses, but vascular birthmarks (medically called vascular anomalies) are abnormal blood vessels that people are born with. Most often, you’ll see them on a baby’s skin not long after they’re born. But they can also be found deeper than the skin and are discovered later in life as they grow.
A special case calls for a special place. For 4-year-old Lyric Hammons and her family, that special place is Arkansas Children’s.
Levi's mom, Ashley, details her son's story and his journey from cleft diagnosis to surgery.
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Ashley McNatt, Levi's mom, shares her story about his bilateral cleft lip diagnosis and the expert care received at Arkansas Children's.
Meet Michael, an ambassador at Arkansas Children's. Michael has Down Syndrome and is a patient at our clinics. Get to know Michael and see how his family supports our mission.
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