Ear, Nose and Throat Center

From common illnesses such as ear infections, sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea to more unusual disorders like congenital hearing loss and neck masses, Akron Children's Hospital specialists are trained in managing and treating children with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related parts of the head and neck.

Only one focus: kids.

We understand that working with children can be a challenge. They can’t always say what’s bothering them, or answer medical questions. And they’re not always able to be patient and cooperative during a medical exam.

We know how to examine and treat children in a way that makes them relaxed and cooperative, and we do our best to minimize pain, discomfort and anxiety. We also understand the physical and emotional needs of children and encourage active participation of parents in all aspects of care.

A team approach to care.

We work as a team with other pediatric specialists such as audiologists and speech-language pathologists to care for conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and related parts of the head and neck.

These include:

• Hearing loss
• Ear disorders
• Nasal problems
• Throat disorders
• Head and neck masses
• Airway disorders

We offer the full spectrum of therapies and procedures to treat these conditions, including airway reconstruction, tracheotomy, ear tube insertions, sinus surgery, cochlear implants and bone conduction implants.