Causes and Treatment Methods Viral illnesses and bacterial infections may lead to a throat infection (pharyngitis). While most throat infections will last no longer than a week or two, some throat infections can lead to more serious complications if they are left untreated. This is especially true in children, since young children have less developed […]
Overview of Ear Infections in Children and Adults
The most common illnesses among infants and young children are ear infections. Young children have smaller Eustachian tubes—the small tube that connect the ear to the throat—than adults, which makes it easier for fluid to become trapped in the ear leading to an infection when germs grow. Adults may also be prone to ear infections […]
Nose Bleeds
Introduction to the Causes and Treatment Methods for Nose Bleeds Nosebleeds are common. Nevertheless, they can be frightening since they come on suddenly. Fortunately, the majority of nosebleeds aren’t serious. Most will go away within a short period of time, especially if you use the following steps after developing a common nosebleed: Begin by pinching […]
Symptoms of Acid Reflux in Children
Acid Reflux Gastro Esophageal Reflux (GER), or acid reflux, is a condition in which stomach acid flows backwards into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Normally, the muscle located at the bottom of the esophagus—the lower esophageal sphincter—closes off properly after food and liquids pass so that […]
Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease and When to See an ENT Specialist
About Acid Reflux Acid reflux disease is a condition in which acid backs up from the stomach causing the esophagus to become inflamed or irritated. Normally, the stomach valve, known as the lower esophageal sphincter, prevents stomach acid from backing up. However, if this stomach valve opens too often or does not close all the […]
Do You Have Tinnitus?
Tinnitus Symptoms If you’ve been noticing a ringing, buzzing or other annoying sound that comes and goes, or is present at all times, you may have tinnitus. In some cases, people hear a slight ringing in their ear after attending a loud concert. However, if the sounds persist for more than a week, it is […]
An Introduction to Endoscopic Surgery for Treating Sinusitis
About Endoscopic Surgery Sinusitis is a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed due to bacteria, viral or fungal infection. Your sinuses are air-filled spaces that are located in various parts of the skull including behind the nasal bones, the forehead, the eyes and the cheeks. These spaces are lined with mucous membranes that should be […]
When Surgery is Necessary for Chronic Sinus Congestion
Causes Sinus Congestion Most of us deal with sinus congestion from time to time. Common cold and allergies can cause us to feel miserable for a few days. When congestion and a runny nose become an ongoing, daily occurrence, the experience can interfere with a person’s overall quality of life. If you suffer from chronic […]
When is Sinus Surgery Necessary?
About Sinus Surgery Most of us experience cold-like symptoms at least a few times in our lives. However, when these symptoms last for more than a few weeks, there is a chance that you have developed sinusitis, which is the inflammation of the tissue that lines your sinuses. When these tissues swell, fluid buildup can […]
When is an Adenoidectomy (Adenoid Removal) Necessary?
Adenoidectomy We’ve all heard of children having their tonsils removed. Adenoids are another form of spongy tissue that helps protect young children against infection. As we grow up, we become less dependent on the tonsils and adenoids for fighting off infection as our bodies develop other, more effective ways of warding off infection. By the […]
When is Adenoid Removal Necessary?
Adenoids are two masses of tissue that are located in the upper portion of the throat behind the nose. Also known as pharyngeal tonsils, adenoids are not as easy to see as tonsils are. ENT specialists use mirrors, scopes or, in some cases, x-rays in order to examine these sponge-like tissues. In children, the adenoids […]