ENT / Otolaryngology · For children
Gentle ear, nose & throat care for children
A child's ears, nose and throat shape how they hear, breathe, sleep, feed and speak — so when something's wrong, it can touch their whole development. Our paediatric ENT care diagnoses and treats the full range of children's ENT conditions, from newborns to teenagers, in a calm, child-friendly setting.
What it's for
ENT problems look different in children
Paediatric otolaryngology is a specialised field focused on the ear, nose and throat conditions of childhood. Children aren't small adults — their ENT problems present differently, affect a growing body, and need diagnostic tools and treatments made for young patients.
That's why specialist care matters. Our paediatric ENT service recognises the developmental differences at each age and tailors treatment accordingly — using child-specific assessments, advanced medical care and, only where truly needed, gentle surgical procedures.
The goal is always the same: healthy hearing, easy breathing, restful sleep and confident speech.
Why early care matters
Small problems, big developmental impact
Untreated ENT conditions in childhood can quietly affect far more than the ear, nose or throat. The earlier they're found, the better the outcome — especially for hearing.
Hearing & communication
Even mild, temporary hearing loss can slow speech and language at a critical age. Catching it early keeps development on track.
Speech & language
Ear and throat problems can affect how clearly a child hears and forms sounds. Early treatment supports confident communication.
Breathing & sleep
Enlarged tonsils or adenoids can disturb sleep and breathing — with knock-on effects on mood, growth and concentration.
Feeding & swallowing
Throat and airway issues can make feeding harder for babies and young children. We assess and treat the underlying cause.
Conditions we treat
The full range of children's ENT
From everyday ear infections to complex airway and head-and-neck concerns, we diagnose and treat the whole spectrum of paediatric ENT conditions.
Ear conditions
Nose & sinus
Throat & airway
Head & neck
Not sure if it's an ENT problem? If it affects your child's ears, nose, throat, breathing or sleep — just ask.
Diagnosis & testing
Child-friendly tests, accurate answers
Getting the diagnosis right is everything. We use assessments designed for children, in a comfortable environment that keeps them at ease.
Hearing tests & screening
Age-appropriate auditory screening to detect hearing loss early — because hearing underpins speech, learning and confidence.
Swallowing assessments
Careful evaluation of feeding and swallowing difficulties in babies and young children, to find and treat the cause.
Endoscopic evaluations
Gentle, child-friendly endoscopic examinations of the nose and throat to see clearly what's going on.
Laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy
Lighted-scope procedures to examine the larynx and airways in children with breathing or swallowing difficulties.
Care for every age
From a newborn's first check to the teenage years
ENT conditions affect development differently at each stage, so we tailor assessment and treatment to exactly where your child is.
Newborns
From birth, we monitor for hearing, breathing and feeding concerns — including congenital conditions that are best caught early.
Toddlers & young children
The peak years for ear infections, glue ear and enlarged tonsils and adenoids — assessed and treated to protect speech and sleep.
School-aged children
Recurrent infections, hearing concerns and sinus or breathing problems that can affect learning, behaviour and confidence at school.
Adolescents
Sinus, voice, sleep and airway concerns through the teenage years, with care that respects a growing young person's needs.
Our approach
A family-centred, multidisciplinary team
Children's ENT care works best when everyone works together. Our ENT specialist collaborates with paediatricians, audiologists and speech therapists — around your child, and around your family.
When to book
Signs it's worth an ENT check
If any of these sound familiar, an early evaluation can make a lasting difference. Trust your instincts — you know your child best.
Your specialist
Dr. Sasa Janjanin
Our Specialist Otolaryngologist cares for ears, noses and throats across all ages — bringing gentle, experienced hands to children's ENT, from recurrent infections and glue ear to tonsils, adenoids and sleep-related breathing, alongside our wider paediatric team.
Good to know
Paediatric ENT, answered
Early evaluation makes a difference
Book your child's ENT appointment
Recurrent infections, snoring, hearing concerns or trouble swallowing — book online or message us and we'll find a time that suits your family.
