Division of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) News

Meet the doctors, surgeons, nurses and other staff who will provide comprehensive care for your child in the Division of Otolaryngology.

May 7, 2018

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.

The Voice Clinic at CHOP: A Case of Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility

May 7, 2018

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.

Rapid Onset of Severe Dizziness without Hearing Loss Points to Vestibular Neuritis

May 7, 2018

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.

AUDIOME Genetic Test for Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss Now Available in CHOP’s Division of Genomic Diagnostics

Sep 6, 2016

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).