Earwax is a vital substance. The skin glands in your ears produce it to repel water and to keep your ear canal free of unwelcome foreign matter. It traps dust, dirt, bacteria, and other outside matter that could otherwise cause major damage to your eardrum. As material gets caught in it, wax builds up just […]
Cervical Lymphadenopathy in Children
Lymphadenopathy is usually caused by an infection that occurs in one or more of the lymph nodes in the neck. This common childhood infection occurs in up to 45% of healthy children, and up to 90% of those aged four to eight years. The initial symptoms are swollen lymph nodes in the neck, which may […]
Treating Childhood Sleep Apnoea and Snoring
We can all admit that when children snore it can be quite cute. However, a child who snores loudly and frequently may have a medical problem that needs to be addressed. This article discusses how to tell whether your little one is snoring due to a sinus infection or tiny airways, or if they have […]
What You Need to Know about Earaches in Children
Some children struggle with earaches off and on throughout their childhood, and chronic ear infections often become a problem enough that parents may consider treatments such as surgical insertion of tubes to allow the ears to drain. However, many parents do not have experience with earaches and may be unsure of what to do if […]
Vascular Anatomy of the Neck
The neck carries the vital arteries transmitting blood to the brain, head and face. It also transmits the veins which drain the deoxygenated blood from the brain, head and face and return it to the right side of the heart. The neck also contains the cervical spinal cord, as well as some important cranial nerves. […]
When a child needs ear grommets
Ear infection in children Children get ear infections more frequently than adults do. Popular belief is that this is because children are more exposed to germs and bacteria, or because their immune systems have not built up the same tolerances that adults have. In fact, for the most part, both these beliefs are incorrect. Children […]
Sinusitis, Polyps and Allergy
What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis or sinus infection is a painful condition which can disrupt our daily life. For some, a sinus infection is a temporary problem which will resolve itself after a week or so. However, for others it is a chronic issue with a multitude of symptoms. The sinuses are air-filled spaces within the […]
Dealing with a Sore Throat in Children
If your child has a sore throat, your first impulse is probably to pack them up and head directly to the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon. Hold on just a moment, though. A sore throat could be Strep throat, but it could also be a symptom of a cold or sinus infection. Before you […]
Turbinate Reduction Surgery to Improve Breathing
About Turbinate Reduction Surgery The nasal turbinates are bony structures inside the nose that are covered by a mucous membrane lining, and have a rich blood supply. There are three nasal turbinates; an inferior, middle and superior turbinate. These structures are important because they act to humidify and heat the air we breathe and help to […]
Grommets
What Are Grommets Grommets are small plastic tubes that are inserted into a child’s eardrum (tympanic membrane). Grommets are often used for children who suffer from persistent middle ear infections (chronic otitis media) in order to limit complications and improve hearing. Otitis Media and Glue Ear The ear cavity is normally filled with air, a […]
5 Helpful Tips for Tonsillectomy Recovery
Preparing in advance for a smooth recovery will help you to recover after tonsillectomy surgery. A tonsillectomy is one of the more painful surgeries with a recovery process that can take a week or two. So its better to manage your recovery proactively, rather than try to downplay the pain of recovery associated with this […]
