Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat care.

Children’s ear, nose and throat care is also known as pediatric otolaryngology. Children are especially prone to ear, nose and throat problems. If left untreated, recurrent ear infections and earaches can sometimes lead to hearing loss, eardrum damage and delay in the development of speech and language.

That’s why it’s vital that they are treated by a specialist, like Dr. William C. Porter. Most commonly, young patients are referred to him by primary-care physicians. Dr. Porter combines expertise with a gentle touch so that children will get excellent treatment without the fear of visiting the doctor. And as a parent or referring physician, you can count on Dr. Porter’s advanced procedures to bring fast relief from pediatric ear, nose and throat problems.

Care for special patients.

Whether a child suffers from tonsillitis or even recurrent ear infections and earaches, Dr. Porter is sensitive to both the needs of the child and the concerns of parents and referring physicians alike. And should a child’s condition require surgery, Dr. Porter has many years of experience in pediatric ear, nose and throat surgery treating the special needs of children.

Common pediatric ear, nose and throat problems that Dr. Porter diagnoses and treats include chronic ear problems, hearing loss, hoarseness and hypernasal speech, neck lumps and masses, nasal obstruction, otitis media (ear infections), adenoiditis, sinusitis and tonsillitis.

From infants to teenagers, referring physicians and parents can rest assured that children visiting Dr. Porter’s office will be in good hands: ours. For more information on pediatric otolaryngology – or any other ear, nose or throat conditions – Give Dr. Porter a call at (701) 235-0161.