Back Common Childhood Nose and Throat Illnesses Many nose and throat illnesses are common in children and require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. Allergic Rhinitis Deviated Septum Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway Nosebleeds Obstructive Sleep Apnea Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis Sinusitis Stridor Congenital Laryngeal Stridor / Laryngomalacia Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy