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A 9-year-old male, with no significant past medical history, presents with dizziness over 3 days. Multidisciplinary testing leads to the diagnosis of vestibular neuritis.
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A 5-year-old boy was referred to the Voice Clinic with a breathy voice. After a thorough evaluation, he was diagnosed with a left vocal fold immobility and two treatment approaches were discussed with his parents.
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All patients with suspected laryngomalacia should be evaluated by a pediatric otolaryngologist. Patients with more severe presentations (failure to thrive, retractions, aspiration, etc.) may benefit from an evaluation in CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders.
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Approximately 12,000 children present to U.S. EDs annually with symptoms of aspirated foreign bodies. Read about a recent case involving FBA and the steps that led to the diagnosis.
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The Division of Genomic Diagnostics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has launched AUDIOME, a comprehensive genetic test for the diagnosis of nonsyndromic hearing loss in children (NSHL).
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Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) reinnervation leads to three-year-old Shawn Friedman finding his voice.
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
A dip in the water brings relief from the heat, but it can also lead to a painful infection commonly known as swimmer’s ear. Check out these easy ways to prevent this annoying condition.
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The Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Trial, led by Carole Marcus, MBBCh, evaluated the usefulness of adenotonsillectomy in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for children with conditions related to obstructive breathing.
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Think it may be time to consider ear tube surgery for your child? Learn about the three signs doctors at CHOP look for when recommending the treatment.