Paediatric ENT
Gentle, specialist ENT care for children.
Child-centred assessment for ear, nose and throat concerns, with clear guidance for parents and carers.
Helping children hear, breathe and thrive
Children commonly experience ear infections, glue ear, tonsil and adenoid concerns. A calm, child-friendly consultation helps families understand the problem and discuss the next steps.
Common childhood ENT concerns
- Recurrent ear infections
- Glue ear and hearing concerns
- Ear-wax build-up
- Nasal blockage and rhinitis
- Sinus symptoms
- Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
- Recurrent tonsillitis
- Snoring and sleep-related breathing concerns
- Voice or swallowing difficulty
- Neck lumps
- Balance concerns and dizziness
Care and procedures
Dr Padilla is trained in medical and surgical ENT management for children. Options may include hearing and balance assessment, grommet insertion, coblation tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and tailored follow-up support where appropriate.
If a child has trouble breathing, is unusually drowsy, cannot swallow fluids or appears seriously unwell, seek urgent medical care.