Earaches are very common in children. In fact, they are one of the most common complaints that bring parents to the doctor. Because babies and children have very tiny parts in their inner ear, they are more suscpetable to infections, which will result in an earache. Causes What causes a child’s earache? Most commonly, the […]
Helping Your Child to Get Ready for Ear Tube Surgery
Having a surgical procedure done can be as intimidating for parents as it is for the children going through the procedure. This is likely the case if your child is going to be undergoing ear tube surgery. The procedure would have been recommended by your GP or ENT specialist to provide your child with less […]
Using Sinus Flushes and Rinses
Post Operative Sinus Care Sinus rinses are used after sinus surgery to care for the nose. A sinus rinse (flush) is a salt water solution that cleans out the nasal sinuses, keeping them moist and preventing nasal crusting, which can lead to infection, scarring and discomfort. About using sinus flushes Performing sinus rinses after surgery […]
Understanding Choanal Atresia
Choanal atresia is a defect that occurs when the nasal passage does not form properly. This is a serious condition that requires surgery in order to fix the issue. If your baby has been diagnosed with choanal atresia, the following information will help you better understand the problem, and what to expect during treatment. Causes of […]
Cure Snoring
About curing snoring Many couples that begin their relationships prefer to sleep in the same bed as each other and wake up next to the person they love. Couples who do this frequently even tend to score higher on many of the relationship evaluation tests that psychologists use in their studies. However, one thing that is sure […]
The Sound of Music: What Is Sound Healing and Music Therapy?
The ear and our sense of sound is a powerful medium to connect us to our inner self and world. It is the first sense we get when we are young, and the last to go when we enter altered states of consciousness. Think of your alarm going off in the morning, or hearing the […]
Children’s Hearing and Ear Tubes
Children’s hearing and ear tubes are a sensitive matter. If your child has suffered several ear infections in a relatively short span of time, ear tubes may need to be considered. These small tubes are inserted into the ear to provide better fluid drainage from the middle ear. Fluid buildup in the middle ear is the […]
Managing a Sore Throat
By Nurse Alexandra Matkevich There are so many wonderful things to love about winter, but a cold and flu’s are certainly not one of them. Though you can get a cold or flu at any time of year, winter seems to be the time of year when it peaks. Sore throats are one of the […]
Nasal Obstruction in Children
About nasal obstruction in children Children’s nasal obstruction refers to a blockage in your child’s nasal cavity. This cavity begins at the nostrils and ends at the back of their throat. It may be blocked partially or completely, in one or both passages. An obstruction may become apparent immediately after birth if the infant has […]
Inner Ear Infection
Labyrinthitis is an infection of the inner ear. Like most other ear infections, it can cause a vast array of painful and debilitating symptoms. An inner ear infection often starts out with the feeling of extreme vertigo, like the room is spinning or moving around very slowly. Severe headaches and memory loss also often accompany […]
How to Prepare Yourself and Your Child for a Visit to an ENT Specialist
While most of the procedures that ENT specialists do for children are routine and will help your kids feel better, it can be a scary time. By this point, your child may have already built a trusting relationship with their pediatrician, GP or ENT specialist. It is still important to prepare for these visits and […]