Thankfully most children are healthy and many will never need the care of a specialist. But should you find yourself in a situation that requires input beyond your pediatrician, there are some important issues to consider. Here’s a true story that will shed some light on the issues to consider.
A writing colleague’s two year old son developed a snoring problem so severe it interfered with his sleep, his family’s sleep, and his mood during the day. After exhausting all simple outpatient remedies, their pediatrician referred them to a local Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) doctor who advised a tonsillectomy. Is this the end of the story, or should they dig a bit deeper?
