Ear Nose Throat Specialist Sydney
Epistaxis is another term for a nosebleed. Most nosebleeds are not serious, but can be an inconvenience. This is because the lining of the nose has lots of tiny blood vessels which are necessary to help humidify the air we breathe. Nosebleeds can … [Continue reading]
Glue ear is a common condition that affects children and adults alike. It is directly related to the middle ear. Your ear has three main parts: the outer, middle and inner portions. The middle ear is a canal that is located behind the eardrum. … [Continue reading]
About mastoiditis The mastoid process is a sponge-like bone behind the ear. The outer part of the mastoid process is comprised of dense bone and the inner part is filled with tiny interconnecting air sacs. Several neck muscles attach to the mastoid … [Continue reading]
By Gabriel J. Tsao MD and Richard L. Goode MD, from The Laryngoscope Triological Society Best Practice Tympanostomy tube insertion is one of the most commonly performed pediatric procedures in the United States. In an effort to reduce the incidence … [Continue reading]
It was not very long ago that you brought your child home from the hospital for the first time. Going to hospital for an operation is scary, for both the kids and the parents. The whole experience can be an overwhelming experience for some people. As … [Continue reading]
Infants, toddlers, and young children are much more susceptible to ear infections than older children and adults. This is primarily due to the Eustachian tubes in younger children being more horizontal and narrow in shape. As such, the middle ear is … [Continue reading]
Tonsils are located in the back of your child’s throat and work as filters, to trap germs that might otherwise enter their airways, leading to infection. Tonsils also produce the antibodies that fight infection. However, sometimes the tonsils … [Continue reading]
About the neck Anatomically, the neck is the region between the base of the skull and the clavicles (collar bones) that connects the head to the trunk. It contains several important blood vessels, nerves and organs. The neck also has a number of … [Continue reading]
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, can make anyone miserable. The sinuses are cavities located in the cheekbones, behind the nasal passages, and in the forehead. Like your nasal passages, your sinuses can become filled with mucus when you are suffering … [Continue reading]
Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are a series of paired nasal cavities above the eyes and around the nose that are normally filled with air. With inflammatory infection, however, the lining of the nasal … [Continue reading]
How to Effectively Stop Snoring Snoring can be a tremendous problem, especially for those living with a partner who is a light sleeper. Partners of snorers typically report a decrease in their quality of life due to the amount and quality of sleep … [Continue reading]
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