Fact Sheets

Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
Also known as a middle ear infection, otitis media is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the middle ear due to infection.
Cochlear Implant
An electronic device that enables people who are deaf or have profound hearing loss to perceive and process sounds.
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
A pediatric tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a child's tonsils. Learn about this procedure.
Snoring
Snoring is a harsh, noisy breathing caused by an improper inflow and outflow of air during sleep. Learn about causes and treatment.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to periodically stop breathing while they’re asleep. It is associated with many medical problems.
Pediatric Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils that causes them to swell, making it hard to swallow and leaving the lymph nodes in the neck sore.
Congenital Deformities of the Outer Ear
A congenital deformity of the outer ear is a visible malformation of the ear since birth.
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis or Rhinosinusitis)
When inflammation in the sinuses leads to a sinus infection (or sinusitis), you can feel drained and miserable. Sinusitis become chronic, but help is available.
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a procedure that makes an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into the windpipe. Learn about this procedure.
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes a child to stop breathing momentarily. Learn about symptoms and treatment.