# 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. > **Important:** If a child has trouble breathing, is unusually drowsy, cannot swallow fluids or appears seriously unwell, seek urgent medical care. --- **Vital Care Medical Centre** — Ash House, Ardkeen Shopping Centre, Dunmore Rd, Farranshoneen, Waterford, X91 PD8P, Ireland. Clinic hours: Wednesday 16:00-21:00. Book an appointment: https://vitalcare-medical.com/book-an-appointment/ Canonical page: https://entwaterford.online/vital-care-ent/children.html