What I see most often in children
- Recurrent ear infections and middle-ear fluid (glue ear) — the leading cause of mild hearing loss in school-age children. Often picked up because the child sits very close to the TV or asks 'what?' a lot.
- Snoring and mouth-breathing at night — frequently from enlarged adenoids or tonsils. Linked to poor sleep, daytime irritability, falling marks at school, and over years can affect facial development.
- Tongue tie in newborns and infants — interferes with breastfeeding and, later, speech clarity. A simple in-clinic release in babies; a small surgical procedure in older kids.
- Recurrent tonsillitis — when a child has 5+ throat infections a year, tonsillectomy often gives them back a year of school attendance.
- Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis — chronic blocked nose, post-nasal drip, frequent 'colds' that never quite go away.
How a paediatric visit works
Children get nervous, parents get rushed. I run my paediatric consults at a deliberately calm pace — no white-coat theatre, no rushing through the exam. I talk to the child directly when they're old enough, explain instruments before using them, and let parents stay in the room for every step including any minor procedure.
For an ear or throat exam in a very young child, I'll often examine the parent first to show that nothing hurts. Most children are happy to cooperate after that.
When to seek a paediatric ENT review
- Your child snores every night, or sleeps with their mouth open.
- Recurrent ear infections — more than 3 in 6 months.
- Hearing seems off, or speech development is delayed.
- Persistent breastfeeding difficulty in an infant.
- 5+ throat infections in the past year.
- Chronic blocked nose unrelated to a cold.
Frequently asked questions
My child snores every night. Is that normal?
Occasional snoring during a cold is normal. Habitual snoring every night, especially with pauses in breathing, restless sleep, or daytime tiredness, is not. It's usually adenoid or tonsil enlargement and is treatable. A simple clinic visit with a sleep history is the right first step.
How do I know if my child has glue ear?
Glue ear (fluid behind the eardrum) often causes mild, fluctuating hearing loss with no pain. Children turn the TV up, mishear words, or seem 'in their own world.' Sometimes the only sign is speech that lags peers. A 10-minute clinic check with a tympanometer confirms it.
At what age should tongue tie be released?
If it's interfering with breastfeeding in a newborn, release as early as the first few weeks — it's a quick in-clinic procedure with topical anaesthesia. In older children with speech impact, a short surgical release under general anaesthesia is the usual approach.
When are tonsils and adenoids worth removing?
If a child has 5+ documented throat infections a year, or sleep-disordered breathing from adenotonsillar enlargement, removal usually gives back a year of normal school attendance and sleep quality. It's one of the most studied paediatric procedures with a strong safety record.
Do I need a referral to bring my child?
No referral is needed. You can book directly via the appointment form on this site, on WhatsApp at +91 9562 222 311, or by calling the clinic.