mother holder her elementary-aged son's head on her shoulder while he hold a tissue to his nose

Nose & Sinus

Sinus problems can be miserable when they cause pain and prevent your child from breathing well. Because sinus cavities are still developing in kids, diagnosing infections can sometimes be challenging. Our skilled team has the experience to diagnose many types of pediatric nose and sinus conditions that are affecting your child’s quality of life.

Why Wolfson

At Wolfson Children's, we offer children with nose and sinus problems access to expert care in a world-class setting. From advanced technology to extremely knowledgeable pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) experts, you can rest assured that your child will receive an accurate diagnosis, followed by the best care in the region.

Conditions We Treat

  • Acute and chronic sinusitis
  • Broken nose
  • Chronic nasal congestion
  • Choanal atresia
  • Epistaxis (nosebleeds)
  • Velopharyngeal insufficiency

Programs and Services

Sleep Disorders Center 

Children with airway obstruction blockages of the nasal passage can develop obstructive sleep apnea. This can result in daytime sleepiness and other complications. Our board-certified sleep medicine specialists expertly diagnose the cause so a treatment plan can be coordinated.

Our Team

We bring together experts from pediatric otolaryngology and surgery, as well as support from specialized nurses, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, social workers and more, to create a plan for initial treatment and ongoing care that is personalized for your child.

Locations

Our ENT services at Wolfson Children's Hospital help children from North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. We're located on the south bank of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville.