Airway Obstruction

The airway of the respiratory tract are the tubes that allow the passage of air from your mouth and nose to pass to the lungs with breathing.

Amigdalitis

La amigdalitis es una infección de las amígdalas, que son un par de almohadillas ovaladas que se encuentran en la parte posterior de la garganta.

Anillos Traqueales Completos

La tráquea es la vía respiratoria, y los anillos traqueales son anillos de cartílago que refuerzan la estructura de la tráquea y evitan que colapse. Normalmente, los anillos traqueales tienen forma de C. Pero los anillos traqueales completos tienen forma de O, lo que puede causar complicaciones.

Ankyloglossia

Ankyloglossia is called tongue-tie because it limits the use of the tongue. It may lead to problems with speech or eating.

Aphthous Stomatitis

Aphthous (from the Greek word meaning ulcer) stomatitis is a common illness that causes small painful ulcers in the mouth, hard palate, inner cheek, lips or tongue.

Branchial Cleft Remnant

Branchial cleft remnants are visible birth defects that can occur on the neck. They appear in the form of sinuses or cysts and are problems with the connective tissue that form the structure of the neck.

Bronchoesophagology

Please see Airway Obstruction for further information.

Cerumen Impaction

Cerumen impaction is a condition in which ear wax within the ear canal becomes impacted.

Cervical Teratoma

When a baby is born with a large mass or tumor on his or her neck, this is known as a cervical teratoma. These are often benign, or non-cancerous, but they can cause other complications. If they occur in adults, they are often cancerous.

Choanal Atresia

Choanal atresia occurs when a newborn’s nasal passage is blocked at the junction between the back of the nose and the throat.

Cholesteatoma

If an unusual growth of skin is present in the middle ear, right behind the eardrum, this is often known as a cholesteatoma.

Condrosarcoma

El condrosarcoma es una forma de cáncer que puede desarrollarse en los huesos y los tejidos blandos del cuerpo, generalmente en personas mayores de 20 años. En su mayoría comienzan en las células de las articulaciones que producen cartílago.

Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus and Trachea

Congenital anomalies of the esophagus and trachea are problems with either the esophagus or the trachea (the windpipe) that are present at birth. There are several different kinds that vary in nature and severity.

Congenital Disorders of the Ear

Any problem with the development of ear that occurs while the fetus is still in the uterus is known as a congenital disorder of the ear.

Congestión nasal

La obstrucción o congestión nasal se refiere simplemente a la incapacidad de respirar adecuadamente por la nariz. Es un término amplio que puede hacer referencia a muchas cosas, desde la congestión nasal típica que acompaña a un resfriado o a una gripe, hasta un problema estructural que obstruye la nariz, como un tabique desviado.

Deformidades craneofaciales

Craneofacial es un término médico amplio que describe las anomalías de los huesos del cráneo y la cara.

Deviated Septum

The nostrils and two nasal passages within the nose are separated by a thin wall called the nasal septum. When this septum is out of place, it can make one nasal passage smaller and cause nasal congestion with difficulty breathing. This is known as deviated septum.

Epiglottitis

The epiglottis is a small flap of tissue that covers the windpipe and directs food to the esophagus. When the epiglottis swells and prevents air from flowing into the lungs, this is known as epiglottitis. It can be life threatening.

Faringitis estreptocócica

La faringitis estreptocócica es una infección bacteriana que afecta principalmente el cuello y la garganta. Es frecuente entre los niños y es contagiosa.

Fositas preauriculares

Una fosita preauricular es un pequeño orificio y tracto/quiste bajo la piel de la cara justo enfrente de la oreja.

Herpangina

Herpangina is a painful, contagious viral infection commonly occurring in children 3-10 years of age during the summer and fall months, which presents with blisters or ulcers on the roof of the mouth or back of the throat.

Infecciones del oído

Una infección del oído es una inflamación del oído medio (el espacio lleno de aire detrás del tímpano que contiene los pequeños huesos que transmiten las vibraciones sonoras del tímpano).

Labio o paladar hendido

Un labio o paladar hendido se caracteriza por la presencia de un espacio (división) en el labio o paladar que se observa en el nacimiento cuando los tejidos del labio o paladar no se unen en absoluto, o se unen solo en una parte.

Laryngeal Cleft

When the body develops normally, the larynx (voice box) sits above the trachea (windpipe), right next to the esophagus. If a laryngeal cleft is present, there’s a gap between the larynx and esophagus that can allow food or liquids to enter the trachea.

Laryngomalacia

The larynx, or voice box, ordinarily sits above the trachea, which is the windpipe that leads to the lungs. When the tissue of the larynx is soft and covers the opening of the trachea, this is known as laryngomalacia.

Malformaciones vasculares

Una malformación vascular es una anormalidad en la que se desarrollan cúmulos de vasos sanguíneos durante el desarrollo fetal.

Masas congénitas en el cuello

Cualquier área hinchada con un bulto (quiste) ubicada en el cuello puede clasificarse como una masa congénita en el cuello. Puede ser grande y físicamente perturbadora, o notarse apenas a simple vista.

Mastoiditis

The mastoid is the portion of the bony skull that is located behind the ear. The mastoid bone is quite porous and can be prone to infection. When an infection spreads to the mastoid bone it is call mastoiditis.

Neck Lymphadenopathy

Lymph nodes are a vital part of the body when it comes to fighting off infections. Many lymph nodes are present in the neck. When these neck lymph nodes become swollen, this might be due to neck lymphadenopathy.

Neuropatía auditiva

La neuropatía auditiva es un trastorno auditivo en el que el sonido ingresa al oído interno normalmente, pero la transmisión de señales desde el oído interno al cerebro está sin pleno uso de sus capacidades.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of hearing impairment that is caused by exposure to loud noise. In some cases, a single loud noise exposure can cause noise-induced hearing loss. In other instances, prolonged or multiple exposures to less loud noise can result in noise-induced hearing loss.

Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are a common problem in children (frequently between the ages of 2-10 years; rare in infants) and while causing parental anxiety are usually not serious. If a child has recurrent nosebleeds or they are difficult to stop, he/she should be examined/investigated by a pediatric ENT physician. Nosebleeds can occur for a variety of reasons and range in severity.

Orbital Cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is a major infection of the soft tissues behind the eye which may involve the cheeks, eyebrows, eyelids and muscles.

Otitis Media

When the space behind the eardrum or middle ear (where the tiny bones pick up the vibrations of speech and relay them onto the inner ear for transmission to the brain for interpretation), gets infected, it’s known as otitis media.

Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is a disease that causes these bones to fuse together in a hardened mass that hampers good hearing.

Papiloma laríngeo

El papiloma laríngeo es una enfermedad que causa crecimientos similares a las verrugas en la laringe. No son cancerosos pero pueden crecer rápidamente y tienden a recidivar incluso después de ser extirpados.

Pérdida de audición (hipoacusia) e impedimento auditivo

Cualquier afección que reduzca la capacidad de un niño de oír sonidos con sus oídos se conoce como pérdida de audición (hipoacusia) o impedimento auditivo.

Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections of the throat region. In general, pharyngitis refers to an infection of the throat, whereas tonsillitis refers to an infection specifically of the tonsils. If both the throat and the tonsils are infected, it is called pharyngotonsillitis.

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Cilia are hair-like structures in the airways that work together to keep the airways clean of dust, debris and foreign contaminants. In primary ciliary dyskinesia, the cilia are irregularly shaped and don’t function properly, which can lead to a number of complications.

Pyriform Aperture Stenosis

Pyriform aperture stenosis is a birth defect that affects the face and nose. The common presentation is a narrow nasal opening due to the upper jaw bone being larger than normal.

Quiste del conducto tirogloso

Un quiste del conducto tirogloso es una masa que se forma en el cuello, con mayor frecuencia en los niños. Se forma a partir de los tejidos restantes que permanecen presentes en el cuerpo después de que la glándula tiroidea se forma en el feto.

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

Please see Laryngeal Papilloma for further information.

Saccular Cysts

The larynx is another term for the voice box in the throat. The saccule is a portion of the larynx that produces mucus to lubricate it. When cysts form in the saccule, they are known as saccular cysts.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss is one of many types of hearing loss. It occurs due to damage to the inner ear (cochlea), or the nerves that connect the inner ear to the brain.

Síndrome de obstrucción congénita de las vías respiratorias superiores

Si las vías respiratorias superiores del feto se obstruyen durante el desarrollo intrauterino, el problema se denomina síndrome de obstrucción congénita de las vías respiratorias superiores o CHAOS.

Síndrome de VATER

El síndrome de VATER se refiere a varios defectos de nacimiento que suelen ocurrir en conjunto. La sigla se refiere a vértebras, ano, tráquea, esófago y renal.

Sinus Disease

Sinus disease refers to any number of medical conditions that impact the sinuses. The sinuses are cavities in the skull that usually trap germs and prevent them from infecting the body.

Sinusitis

Sinuses are air-filled cavities. There are four located in the skull; behind the cheeks of the face (maxillary; present at birth), around the bridge of the nose (ethmoid; present at birth), forehead (frontal; develops around 7 years of age), and deep in the face behind the nose (sphenoid; develops during adolescence). When these cavities become infected, the condition is known as sinusitis.

Sternocleidomastoid Tumor of Infancy

The sternocleidomastoid is a neck muscle which joins the base of the skull to the collar bone. A sternocleidomastoid tumor of infancy is a rare, benign neck mass/lump that appears around the second and eighth week after birth, more often in boys, and often causing the baby’s head to be tilted to one side and be rotated to the other.

Subglottic Cysts

Subglottic cysts are growths that occur in the subglottis, which is the lower part of the larynx (voice box). They cause airway obstruction and other complications.

Subglottic Hemangiomas

Hemangiomas are an abnormal growth formed of a cluster of small blood vessels, such as capillaries.

Subglottic Stenosis

The subglottis is the lower portion of the larynx (voice box), below the vocal cords. When the airway narrows at this point, this is known as subglottic stenosis.

Sudden Deafness

When a person’s hearing becomes reduced by 30 decibels or more over the course of 72 hours or less, the condition is known as sudden deafness.

Swimmer's Ear

Swimmer’s ear gets its name from the infection that can occur due to water that remains in the ear after swimming. But it can also occur by damaging the lining of the ear canal with cotton swabs, fingers or other objects. The infection can cause a number of concerning symptoms.

Tracheal Stenosis

The trachea is another name for the windpipe that delivers air to and from the lungs. When the trachea becomes narrow and negatively impacts breathing, this is known as tracheal stenosis.

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

The trachea (windpipe) to the lungs and the esophagus to the stomach are tubes that are normally close to one another but not connected. When tracheoesophageal fistula is present, the two tubes are connected in one or more places, and openings between them can cause problems.

Tracheomalacia

When the walls of the trachea (windpipe) are weak or floppy, the result is tracheomalacia. This causes the windpipe to actually collapse as the person is breathing and make it difficult to draw a breath.

Trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular

La articulación temporomandibular es el área donde el maxilar inferior se une a la base del cráneo. Está rodeada de músculos y ligamentos, los cuales deben funcionar bien juntos. Cualquier afección que afecte cualquier parte del sistema puede causar un problema en la articulación temporomandibular.

Trastornos de la voz

Los trastornos de la voz abarcan una amplia categoría de enfermedades congénitas y adquiridas, tanto agudas como crónicas, que afectan el volumen, el tono, la calidad o la resonancia de la voz del niño.

Tumores benignos y malignos en la cabeza y el cuello

Los crecimientos, los tumores o las masas en la cabeza y el cuello en niños suelen ser no cancerosos, pero pueden propagarse.

Vallecular Cysts

Vallecular cysts are pockets of infection that develop at the base of the tongue. They are often present at birth but tend to grow worse over time.

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction

The roof of the mouth, side walls of the throat and back wall of the throat together make up a bodily structure known as the velopharyngeal valve that is important for speech. When something goes wrong with this part of the body, it is known as velopharyngeal dysfunction.

Vocal Cord Cysts

Vocal cord cysts are masses of tissue surrounded by a membrane, or sac. They typically occur in the vocal cord due to injury from overuse and can cause problems with speaking.

Vocal Cord Nodules

Vocal cord nodules are calluses of the vocal cords. They typically occur from overuse or misuse of the voice. They can cause problems with voice quality.

Vocal Cord Paralysis

The vocal cords not only produce sound, they also keep the windpipe free of food and liquid. When the vocal cords stop moving due to problems with nerve impulses, it causes problems with all these vocal cord functions and is known as vocal cord paralysis.

Vocal Cord Polyps

Vocal cord polyps are lesions that affect the vocal cords. They typically occur in the vocal cord due to injury from overuse and can cause problems with speaking.