Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce the initial results of an experimental gene therapy treatment of a patient with hereditary hearing loss in the United States. Findings to date indicate that the treatment was successful.

The findings, published in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, suggest high-dose celecoxib with acetaminophen can be considered an effective alternative to ibuprofen with acetaminophen after tonsillectomy.

Physicians and researchers at CHOP recently completed a study seeking a safe and effective alternative to narcotic use after tonsillectomy.

CHOP researchers have developed a coating for endotracheal tubes that prevents the growth of harmful bacteria that cause inflammation and other complications.

Loss of a sense of smell from COVID-19 is common and can be distressing. Fortunately, it is usually temporary, but may require further investigation by skilled ENT doctors.

A CHOP ear/nose/throat doctor explains the potential problems and treatments when the movement of a child’s tongue is restricted.

Updates from the Winter 20201 edition of Children's Doctor.

CHOP has appointed Karen B. Zur, MD as Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology, formalizing a role she has served in an interim capacity since March 2020.

The Atlantic reports on the spike in tongue-ties found in babies and the surgery that often accompanies.

Approximately 12,000 children present to U.S. EDs annually with symptoms of aspirated foreign bodies. Read about a recent case involving FBA and the steps that led to the diagnosis.