Throat
Communicating, speech, singing and eating a meal all involve this vital area. Otolaryngologists have expertise in managing diseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders. Also, the diagnosis and treatment of reflux has become increasingly important in our specialty.
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Tongue and Mouth problems
Some common problems with the mouth include:
Reflux (GERD)
Everyone has gastro-esophageal reflux (GER), the backward movement, or “reflux”, of gastric contents into the esophagus. GER can extend into the throat as regurgitation (EER), which occurs in more than 50 percent of children three months or younger at least once a day. This rate peaks at 67% at age four months.
Tongue tie surgery (frenulectomy)
Tongue tie surgery is a simple procedure with no common complications. For very young infants—less than six weeks old—the surgery may be done in the doctor’s office. General anesthesia may be recommended when frenulectomy is performed on older children. Read More >
When is treatment required?
FOR INFANTS
A new baby whose frenulum is too tight can have trouble sucking and may have poor weight gain. Such feeding problems should be discussed with your child’s pediatrician who may refer you to an ear, nose, and throat specialist for additional treatment.
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia)
Most of us think of being tongue-tied as a situation where we find ourselves too excited or nervous to speak. Actually, tongue tie is a term for a relatively common physical condition that limits the use of the tongue, medically called “ankyloglossia”. Read More >
