Ear, Nose, and Throat
| EVMS Dept. of Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Eric Bak, MD |
| Cristina Baldassari, MD |
| David Darrow, MD |
| Craig Derkay, MD |
| Eric Dobratz, MD |
| Joseph Han, MD |
| Daniel Karakla, MD |
| Stephanie Moody-Antonio, MD |
| John Sinacori, MD |
| Barry Strasnick, MD |
Hearing, Speech, and Language
Speech, language, and hearing are an important part of a healthy child's life. Speech means the ability to make sounds, while language goes beyond this and refers to the ability to understand and use the sounds. Hearing is necessary for the proper development of speech and language.
There are many conditions that affect hearing that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.
If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the Ear, Nose, and Throat Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.
Disclaimer:
This information is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.
Last reviewed on 9/30/2005