Paediatric ENT in Delhi
Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist
Expert ENT care for children — sleep apnea, mouth breathing, enlarged adenoids and tonsils, ear infections, nasal allergy and hearing concerns. Rog Nidan ENT Clinic, Janakpuri, West Delhi.
📱 WhatsApp to Book Warning Signs ↓Children’s ENT conditions are often dismissed as phases or growing pains — until they have been affecting development, sleep and school performance for years. Early evaluation changes outcomes significantly.
Conditions TreatedPaediatric ENT Conditions We See Every Day
Paediatric Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Obstructive sleep apnea in children looks nothing like in adults. The primary cause is enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Untreated, it affects brain development, behaviour, mood and cardiovascular health. Adenotonsillectomy is often curative.
Mouth Breathing
Chronic mouth breathing in children is not normal. It causes changes to facial bone development, dental arch narrowing, crooked teeth, poor sleep quality and daytime fatigue. The underlying nasal obstruction must be identified and treated early.
Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoid hypertrophy blocks the nasopharynx, causing constant nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, poor sleep and recurrent ear infections. Adenoidectomy is a safe, effective and commonly performed procedure.
Tonsil Problems
Recurrent tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess or tonsillar enlargement causing obstructive symptoms — including airway obstruction, snoring and swallowing difficulty. Tonsillectomy criteria are well-defined and evidence-based.
Nasal Allergy in Children
Allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic illness in Indian children and is widely undertreated. It drives mouth breathing, snoring, poor sleep, repeated ear infections and poor concentration — all easily attributable to other causes.
Glue Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion)
Fluid in the middle ear behind an intact eardrum — causes mild-to-moderate hearing loss, delayed speech and poor school performance. Often linked to adenoid enlargement and nasal allergy.
Hearing Loss in Children
Early identification of hearing loss is critical for language and developmental outcomes. Evaluation includes tuning fork tests, audiometry and, where indicated, ABR or OAE testing.
Recurrent Ear Infections (AOM)
Acute otitis media in children — assessment of the cause, antibiotic rationalisation, and decisions about grommets (ventilation tubes) when infections are frequent and causing hearing impact.
- Snoring louder than 3 nights a week
- Breathing through the mouth most of the time
- Restless sleep, tossing and turning at night
- Witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep
- Bedwetting (new or persistent after age 5)
- Difficulty waking up in the morning
- Daytime sleepiness, irritability or hyperactivity
- Poor concentration or declining school performance
- Recurrent colds or “always having a blocked nose”
- Frequent ear infections or ear pain
- Asking for TV volume to be loud or not responding to name
- Delayed speech compared to peers
- Recurrent sore throat or throat infections (5+ per year)
- A child who has “always breathed through their mouth”
🧠 Why Early Treatment Matters
- OSA in children causes measurable IQ reduction if untreated for years
- Mouth breathing causes permanent facial and dental arch changes after age 6–8
- Glue ear during speech-critical years causes lasting language delays
- Sleep-disrupted children are often misdiagnosed with ADHD
- Nasal allergy drives adenoid hypertrophy, worsening the cycle
✅ What to Expect at a Paediatric ENT Consultation
- Detailed history from parent covering sleep, breathing, behaviour and school
- Examination of the ears, nose, throat and neck
- Nasal endoscopy in children old enough to cooperate (usually 5+)
- Hearing assessment (tuning fork, audiometry where indicated)
- Allergy assessment where relevant
- Clear explanation of findings and a structured treatment plan
🦷 Airway Dentistry for Children — Under One Roof: Chronic mouth breathing causes changes to the dental arch, palate shape and jaw development that need dental attention alongside ENT care. At Rog Nidan Clinic, Dr Paridhi Gupta — MDS Orthodontist and certified Airway Dentist — works alongside Dr Pranshu Mehta to address both the ENT cause and dental consequences of mouth breathing in children. This integrated approach is unique in West Delhi.
Paediatric ENT — Parent Questions
From what age can children be seen for ENT problems?
Children of any age can be assessed — from newborns with hearing concerns to teenagers with tonsillitis. Nasal endoscopy can be performed in children from around 5 years. For younger children, examination is thorough even without endoscopy, and further investigation arranged as appropriate.
My child always breathes through their mouth — is this serious?
Yes, chronic mouth breathing in a child deserves evaluation. The nose is designed for breathing; the mouth is not. Chronic mouth breathing causes reduced oxygen uptake during sleep, changes to facial bone development and dental arch narrowing, poor sleep quality, and is almost always driven by a treatable underlying cause — nasal allergy, enlarged adenoids, deviated septum or turbinate hypertrophy.
How do I know if my child has sleep apnea and not just snoring?
Habitual loud snoring in a child is already a warning sign. Paediatric OSA specifically involves pauses in breathing, restless sleep, bedwetting after age 5, and the next-day signs: excessive sleepiness, hyperactivity, irritability and poor concentration. Unlike adults, children with OSA rarely complain of daytime sleepiness — they manifest as behavioural problems instead. An ENT evaluation is needed to assess whether adenotonsillectomy or other treatment is indicated.
Is adenotonsillectomy safe for children?
Adenotonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed ENT procedures in children worldwide and has an excellent safety record when performed in appropriate candidates. For paediatric OSA caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy, it is often completely curative — improving sleep, behaviour, school performance and growth simultaneously.
Can children have allergy immunotherapy?
Yes. Allergen immunotherapy — allergy shots or sublingual drops — can be started in children from age 5. For children with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis and identified triggers, immunotherapy is the only treatment that changes the underlying allergy rather than suppressing symptoms. Early treatment reduces the risk of developing asthma.
Your Child Deserves to Breathe, Sleep and Grow Well
Book a paediatric ENT consultation at Rog Nidan Clinic, Janakpuri — and get clear answers about what is causing your child’s symptoms.
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