About when your child is snoring If your child or toddler has started snoring, you might at first think this is normal and cute, little ones can have adorable sleeping habits, and a light snore can add to the cuteness. However, persistent and /or loud snoring, especially when paired with persistent halitosis, may be a […]
How to Tell When Your Child Needs a Tonsillectomy
Unfortunately, you cannot just push a button on your son or daughter and get a read-out as to what is wrong with them. You can go to the doctor and get a diagnosis for symptoms, viruses, and bacterial infections, but when do you really know when it is time to have your child’s tonsils taken […]
The Throat
About The Throat We have all suffered the annoyance of having a sore throat at some point in our lives. The throat is an important part of our anatomy and is closely related to other clinically important structures. The throat is a muscular tube which is integral for both the respiratory and the digestive systems. […]
Children’s Hearing and Language Skills
Every child is different. Some children will develop speech first, whilst others will begin crawling and walking first. However, there are a few milestones in your child’s early life that can indicate normal development and health. Pay attention to these. If you notice any abnormalities, this may be due to illness or hearing loss, both […]
The difference between a cold and sinusitis
How to tell the difference between a cold and sinusitis It begins. Your child comes home from school with a stuffy nose. They cannot breathe very well and they are feeling miserable. Is it a cold? Is it the flu? Is it sinusitis- and if so- is it viral or bacterial? What should you do? Well, […]
What to eat after a tonsillectomy
Tips from a dietitian about what to eat after a tonsillectomy The pain associated with tonsillitis or tonsillectomies can make eating food very daunting for children. Yet it is important to have optimal nutrition during this time, especially during recovery from surgery. Whilst offering your child ice cream is better than them not eating at […]
Earache, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Common causes for earache Earache can be one of the most uncomfortable experiences a person can have. They are especially common among young children, although they can arise as a result of a number of issues. Earache can have great variation in terms of severity and lasting consequences. So it is important to be able […]
Sialolithiasis
Sialolithiasis is a term used to describe stones which form in the salivary glands. The overwhelming majority of stones are found in the submandibular salivary gland, which lies near the angle of the jaw. Stones are much more likely to form in the submandibular gland because there is a greater concentration of calcium in the […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
About BPPV Vertigo is the feeling that one’s surroundings are spinning, despite remaining stationary. There are a number of possible causes of vertigo, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – BPPV. Commonly BPPV produces a sensation of vertigo that is sudden and associated with certain movements of the head or changes in head position, such as turning […]
Why Are My Ears Ringing?
Ringing In My Ears Clinically referred to as tinnitus, ringing in the ears is an annoyance, and for some people, it is a long term problem. If you have ringing in your ears, then you may be concerned that something is wrong. In most cases, it isn’t anything serious, but it is important to understand […]
Hearing Loss
Assessing and Treating Hearing Loss Hearing loss affects millions of people around the world and it is on the rise among the younger population. Some treatments are effective for dealing with hearing loss, although many of the people who might benefit from such treatment are hesitant to pursue it for social reasons. Conductive Hearing Loss […]
