South Florida surgeon helps children with airway disorders breathe easy

February 01, 2019 - According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 15 million babies are born prematurely every year. Among the many complications these little ones face are airway disorders. Thanks to airway reconstruction performed by Dr. Brian Ho, little Elijah is able to breathe on his own without the support of a medical device.

ENT Surgeon Participates in Mission Trip to Peru

July 01, 2019 - Pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon Dr. Brian Ho recently participated in a mission trip to Cusco, Peru. The trip was organized by Support Our Smiles, a nonprofit comprised of medical professionals who volunteer their time to deliver comprehensive ENT care to underserved children around the world. Dr. Ho, in collaboration with colleagues from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, evaluated more than 100 children, performed more than 20 surgeries, visited a school for hearing-impaired children and conducted approximately 50 hearing tests. Dr. Ho looks forward to returning to Cusco for another mission trip this September.

Leonardo Finds His Voice

November 08, 2021 - Leonardo’s vocal cords were fused from birth, causing him difficulty breathing with any type of common cold and preventing the child from speaking. Fortunately, his condition was treatable and involved a surgery to separate his fused vocal cords into two healthy vocal cords. 

Ignacio is Breathing and Living Stronger

March 13, 2026 -

Ignacio was born with a rare congenital anomaly on his tracheal rings. He remained undiagnosed of his condition until he was evaluated for sleep apnea at 8 years old. The ENT specialists at Nicklaus Children's Hospital were able to diagnose the source of his breathing obstruction, snoring, and nasal congestion and performed a surgery to open his airways and widen his trachea.