Ear, Nose and Throat

At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, specialists in audiology and otolaryngology, or head and neck surgery, treat children with a variety of disorders of the ear, nose and throat. Some of these conditions include:

• Chronic rhinosinusitis
• Chronic tonsillitis
• Ear infections
• Hearing loss
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Tumors or growths on the head and neck
• Vocal cord abnormalities
• Voice hoarseness

Among the many specialized treatments offered are coblation to remove tonsils and cochlear implants for hearing loss.

• Hear an interview with Dr. Kristina Rosbe, director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, who talks about sleep disorders in children caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids.