In 1978, the first formal pediatric otolaryngology fellowship started in Pittsburgh, leading to the creation of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) in the early 1980s. Common Chapters: Recurring Struggles
As medical technology advanced, doctors were able to save more premature infants through endotracheal intubation. However, this often caused scarring (subglottic stenosis) in the child's tiny airway. Pediatric ENT
History of pediatric otolaryngology in North America - ScienceDirect Pediatric ENT