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A neck mass is a lump, bump or swelling in the neck and are common in children. Generally, neck masses in children fall into one of three categories: congenital (present at birth), inflammatory (fight...

A child may be diagnosed with hearing loss if they can’t hear sounds below a certain level of volume. Hearing loss can occur in one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral). Approximately one t...

An ear infection is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infection...

There are many types of ear and nose anomalies that may be present at birth (congenital). These can be broken down into two groups based on how they are treated. Malformations occur when they are miss...

Airway disorders affect how babies in children breathe, eat, swallow and sleep. Airway disorders may be diagnosed before birth or develop overtime because of an infection or injury. Conditions that ca...

Mouth breathing is sometimes a necessary function, particularly when a respiratory infection closes the nasal passages with drainage However, consistent or chronic mouth breathing, especially in child...

Tongue-tie is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion. With tongue-tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the ...

Coronary artery disease develops when the major blood vessels ― the coronary arteries ― that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients become damaged or diseased. Cholesterol-containing depos...

In heart valve disease, also known as valvular heart disease, one or more of the valves in your heart doesn't work properly. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct directio...

Peripheral artery disease, also called peripheral arterial disease, is a common circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. When you develop peripheral artery disease...