Childhood Ear Infections
Ask any pediatrician which type of after hours call they handle most frequently, and the answer is likely to be otitis media, the medical term for a middle ear infection. Aside from the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness, affecting three out of four children by the time they reach…
Importance of Early Intervention for Pediatric Hearing Loss
According to the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, every state in the U.S. has implemented an Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. The goal of this program is to ensure every child born with hearing loss is diagnosed before three months of age and has access to intervention programs before six months…
Pennsylvania Passes Legislation Declaring September “Newborn Screening Awareness Month”
Approximately 2-3 out of every 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss in Pennsylvania. Recognizing the need to educate the public on the importance of newborn hearing screenings, the Pennsylvania legislature just passed a resolution designating September Newborn Screening Awareness Month. The Importance of Newborn Hearing Screenings Hearing loss negatively impacts the quality of life for…
Hearing Loss in Cancer Survivors Can Impact Reading Skills
Young cancer survivors in Lansdale often contend with hearing loss as a result of either the tumor or treatment to eradicate it. For many of these patients, hearing impairment has a negative impact on their reading skills. Pediatric Hearing Loss Brain tumors are among the most serious types of cancer, so those lucky enough to…
Food Allergies & Halloween: The Teal Pumpkin Project
What’s with All the Teal Pumpkins? The Teal Pumpkin Project, created in 2012, is the brainchild of a Tennessee woman who wanted children with food allergies to be able to enjoy Halloween. A non-profit advocacy group known as FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) helped promote the idea two years later through a viral Facebook…
Language Delays
As a parent, it is normal to compare the development of your child to others. That scenario certainly applies to language development. If you think your child’s development of speech and language is slower than normal, compare your impression with what other family and friends are thinking. If you are still concerned after sharing your…
What You Need to Know About Kids ENT
Not sure if you need a visit with a pediatric ENT for your son or daughter? We’re going back to the basics with information on otolaryngology and the most common reasons children require a visit to the ENT. ENT Terms & Definitions ENTs are referred to by a variety of names and terms. The first…
Hearing Loss: Could Your Child Be Suffering?
Did you know that at birth, infants are able to hear more than 300,000 sounds? Unfortunately, because of the noise-filled environment we live in, our hearing ability only decreases as we mature. Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition, according to hearingloss.org. But unlike the other top ranking conditions including arthritis and heart…