Children Who Have Repeated Infections Tonsillitis – inflammation of the tonsils – is common, especially in children. Your tonsils are lymph nodes located in the back of your mouth towards the top of the throat. Their function in young children is to filter out germs in order to prevent infection. As we age, our immune […]
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The Adenoid and Adenoidectomy
What is the adenoid? The adenoid is a single clump of lymphatic tissue in the back of the nose (nasopharynx). There are numerous allergens that waft through the air, and if inhaled or swallowed, may cause infections or allergic reactions. Together with tonsils, your adenoids are there to trap these irritants from entering into your […]
Mouth Ulcer
Mouth Ulcers A mouth ulcer is the loss or erosion of part of the delicate tissue that lines the inside of the mouth causing an open sore in the mouth. There can be many causes ranging from accidental physical abrasion, acidic fruit, infections or specific medical conditions. Mouth ulcer symptoms Although the symptoms of a […]
Vestibular neuronitis
Information about vestibular neuronitis Vestibular neuronitis, also called Vestibular neuritis, is caused by an imbalance of nerve input between the left and right inner ears. The balance organ is within the inner ear Inside the inner ear is a series of canals filled with fluid, called the labyrinth. These canals are at different angles so […]
Mandibular Torus
Mandibular Torus Mandibular torus or torus mandibularis is a bony benign growth located in the mandible (in the lower jaw and it holds the lower teeth in place) along the surface nearest to the tongue. The size of the tori or exostosis may fluctuate throughout life, and in some cases the tori can be large enough […]
Children’s Learning Problems – Glue Ear
About glue ear Glue ear occurs when the middle ear fills with a sticky, glue-like fluid. The glue blocks the ears which dampens the vibrations made by sound waves as they travel through the eardrum and ossicles. Glue ear may not be obvious and may go undetected – the main and most obvious symptom is loss of […]
Hearing Problems in Children
Children’s hearing problems Hearing problems in children are a critical part of social, emotional, and cognitive development in the early stages of their lives. Children experiencing hearing problems can extend from a range of causes including: Build-up of wax within the ear canal Excess mucus within the Eustachian tube, caused by a cold Otitis media […]
What is Bells palsy?
What is Bells palsy? Bell’s palsy is named for Sir Charles Bell, a 19th century Scottish surgeon who was the first to describe the condition. The disorder, which is not related to stroke, is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Generally, Bell’s palsy affects only one of the paired facial nerves and one side […]
