About Pediatric ENT
Children are not just small adults. Their ears, noses and throats are still growing, and problems here can affect hearing, speech, sleep, eating and learning. Common signs include repeated ear infections, pulling at the ears, not responding to sounds, delayed speech, a constantly blocked or runny nose, frequent sore throats, mouth breathing and snoring.
At Centosa, our ENT specialists provide gentle, child-friendly care from the newborn stage through the teenage years. We use hearing screening, nasal endoscopy and careful examination to find the cause, and we explain every step to parents. We then offer personalized treatment, from medicines and ear care to surgery for conditions such as enlarged tonsils or adenoids and glue ear, only when it is truly needed.
Healthy ears, nose and throat help your child hear, speak, sleep and grow with confidence.
Pediatric ENT
Gentle, expert ear, nose and throat care for newborns, children and teenagers, from accurate diagnosis to medical and surgical treatment.
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Recurrent ear infections
Find out why infections keep coming back and treat them early.
View detailsEar infections are very common in young children because their ear tubes are short and easily blocked. When infections keep coming back, they can affect hearing, sleep and speech, so they need a proper ENT check.
Signs to watch for
- Ear pain or pulling at the ear
- Fever and irritability
- Fluid from the ear
- Poor sleep
- Not responding to sounds
- Balance problems
Common causes
- Colds and throat infections
- Enlarged adenoids
- Allergies
- Bottle feeding lying down
How we treat it
- Gentle ear examination and hearing check
- The right medicines for each episode
- Treating causes such as adenoids or allergies
- Grommets (tiny ear tubes) when infections keep returning
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Adenoid enlargement
Care for blocked nose, mouth breathing and snoring.
View detailsAdenoids are small pads of tissue at the back of the nose. In some children they become enlarged and block the nose, leading to mouth breathing, snoring and repeated ear or nose infections.
Signs to watch for
- Constant mouth breathing
- Snoring
- Blocked or runny nose
- Nasal-sounding voice
- Restless sleep
- Repeated ear infections
How we treat it
- Gentle examination, with a small nasal scope or X-ray if needed
- Nasal sprays and medicines for mild cases
- Adenoidectomy (adenoid removal) when symptoms persist
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Tonsil disorders
Treatment for repeated tonsillitis and enlarged tonsils.
View detailsTonsils help fight infection, but in some children they get infected again and again, or grow large enough to affect breathing, eating and sleep.
Signs to watch for
- Frequent sore throats
- Fever with throat pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Snoring or noisy breathing
- Bad breath
- Missing school often
How we treat it
- Careful throat examination
- Medicines for each infection
- Tonsillectomy when infections are frequent or tonsils block breathing
- Clear guidance on recovery and diet after surgery
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Pediatric hearing concerns
Gentle hearing checks and care at every age.
View detailsGood hearing is essential for speech, learning and confidence. Hearing problems in children are often missed, so we check gently at any age, from newborns to teenagers.
Signs to watch for
- Not startling at loud sounds
- Not turning to your voice
- Delayed speech
- TV turned up loud
- Poor attention at school
- Often saying "what?"
Common causes
- Fluid behind the eardrum
- Earwax
- Ear infections
- Hearing loss from birth
How we help
- Child-friendly hearing tests for every age
- Treating fluid, wax or infection
- Grommets when fluid does not clear
- Hearing aids and specialist referral when needed
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Nasal obstruction
Relief for blocked noses that affect breathing, feeding and sleep.
View detailsA blocked nose in a child is more than a nuisance. It can affect feeding in babies, and sleep, concentration and facial growth in older children. Finding the cause is the first step.
Signs to watch for
- Mouth breathing
- Noisy breathing
- Difficulty feeding (babies)
- Snoring
- Runny nose all the time
- Tiredness during the day
Common causes
- Enlarged adenoids
- Allergies
- Something stuck in the nose
- Deviated septum
How we treat it
- Gentle nasal examination
- Saline, sprays and allergy treatment
- Removing foreign objects safely
- Surgery only when truly needed
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Speech-delay related ENT evaluation
Checking hearing and airway factors behind delayed speech.
View detailsChildren learn to speak by hearing. If speech is late or unclear, an ENT check helps find or rule out hearing problems and other ear, nose or throat causes.
When to get it checked
- No babbling by 12 months
- Few words by 18 months
- Unclear speech for age
- Not following simple instructions
What we check
- Hearing
- Fluid behind the eardrum
- Tongue-tie
- Nasal or palate problems
How we help
- Hearing tests suited to your child's age
- Treating ear fluid or tongue-tie when found
- Working with speech therapists for the best progress
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Pediatric airway concerns
Careful evaluation of noisy breathing and airway problems.
View detailsNoisy breathing, snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep can be signs of an airway problem. Children's airways are small, so these concerns need a careful and gentle evaluation.
Signs to watch for
- Noisy or high-pitched breathing
- Snoring with pauses
- Breathing hard when feeding
- Frequent chest infections
- Hoarse voice or cry
- Poor weight gain
How we help
- Detailed history and gentle examination
- Airway endoscopy and sleep study when needed
- Treating enlarged tonsils and adenoids
- Close follow-up and specialist care when required
If your child is struggling to breathe, turning blue or very drowsy, go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Conditions We Treat
We diagnose and manage a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions in children, including:
Ear Infections
(Recurrent Earache & Otitis Media)
Glue Ear
(Fluid Behind the Eardrum)
Enlarged Adenoids
(Blocked Nose, Snoring & Mouth Breathing)
Tonsillitis
(Repeated Sore Throat & Fever)
Hearing Loss in Children
(Poor Response to Sounds)
Speech & Language Delay
(Hearing & ENT-Related Causes)
Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis
(Sneezing, Runny Nose & Blocked Sinuses)
Noisy Breathing & Snoring
(Airway & Sleep Problems in Children)
Our Approach
Gentle Care. Accurate Diagnosis. Healthy Growth.
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Parent Consultation & Child History
Listening to you and your child about ear infections, hearing, speech, snoring or tonsil and adenoid concerns, in a calm, child-friendly setting
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Child-Friendly Diagnosis
Gentle ear, nose and throat examination, hearing tests and endoscopy to find the cause of your child's problem
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Personalized Treatment Plan
Medicines, grommets, hearing support or surgery only when truly needed, planned around your child's age and health
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Follow-up & Growth Monitoring
Regular reviews of hearing, speech and recovery, with clear guidance for parents at every stage
Advanced Treatments & Solutions
From gentle diagnosis to long-term relief, we offer safe, modern treatment options matched to your child's age and condition, including:
Hearing & Speech Evaluation
Child-friendly hearing tests and assessment to detect hearing loss early and support healthy speech and language development.
Ear Infection & Allergy Care
Medical treatment for recurrent ear infections, fluid in the ear, blocked nose, sinusitis and allergies, with simple home-care guidance for parents.
Hearing Aids & Rehabilitation
Guidance on choosing, fitting and adjusting hearing devices, along with speech therapy referral to help your child hear and communicate better.
Pediatric ENT Surgery
Safe procedures such as grommet insertion, adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy, advised only when other treatments are not enough.
Take the First Step
Towards Your Child's Better Health
Get gentle, expert care for your child's ear infections, hearing and speech concerns, tonsil and adenoid problems, nasal blockage and allergies, with accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about your child's ear, nose and throat health.