Adenoid Removal and Snoring Children Most children will snore from time to time. Chronic snoring in children, however, is something that should be taken seriously. If you notice that your child snores often, it is worth it to visit an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist in Sydney in case any serious underlying issues exist. […]
Symptoms of Tonsillitis or Adenoid Infection in Children
Adenoid Infection or Tonsillitis Many children develop tonsillitis and/or adenoid infections. A sore throat is the most common symptom. However, additional symptoms often coincide with a sore throat. These include: Congestion Bad breath Fever Difficulty swallowing Swollen lymph nodes (in front portion of neck) Headache Muffled voice (or loss of voice) Abdominal pain Irritability Swollen, […]
Follow a Reflux Diet to Reduce Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
Reflux Problems Reflux, also known as heartburn or indigestion, can cause a number of ear, nose and throat disorders including difficulty swallowing, chronic coughing, hoarse voice, wheezing, and even choking. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you will be able to get back on track to health by visiting an ENT specialist in Sydney. Many […]
Get the Facts on Throat Cancer
About Throat Cancer Throat cancer may occur in the larynx (voice box) or other areas in the throat. According to PubMed Health, men are 10 times more likely to develop throat cancer than women. However, anyone can develop the disorder. In particular, individuals who use tobacco or habitually drink excessive amounts of alcohol are more […]
Dannii Minogue Thyroid
Dannii Minogue Thyroid – weight loss explained SMH, October 11, 2011 Dannii Minogue is receiving treatment for an under-active thyroid, which caused her to shed weight after giving birth. The singer-turned-reality TV show judge had her first child, son Ethan, last year, but shortly after leaving hospital she fell ill and suffered a bout of appendicitis. […]
Tired of Feeling the Burn? Low-Acid Diet May Help
Tired of Feeling the Burn? Low-Acid Diet May Help NYT, By TARA PARKER-POPE | November 7, 2011 This year, a small study found that restricting dietary acid could relieve reflux symptoms like coughing and hoarseness in patients who had not been helped by drug therapy, according to the journal Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. In […]
Prenatal Testing of Thyroid Is Debated
Prenatal Testing of Thyroid Is Debated NYT, By INGFEI CHEN, Published: April 13, 2009 When women think about pregnancy, the thyroid gland is seldom the first thing that leaps to mind. Nestled in the neck, the gland makes hormones that govern metabolism, helping to regulate body weight, heart rate and a host of other factors. But if […]
Psychiatric Trouble May Start in Thyroid
For Some, Psychiatric Trouble May Start in Thyroid NYT, By HARRIET BROWN, November 21, 2011 In patients with depression, anxiety and other psychiatric problems, doctors often find abnormal blood levels of thyroid hormone. Treating the problem, they have found, can lead to improvements in mood, memory and cognition. Now researchers are exploring a somewhat controversial link between […]
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Base of Tongue Neoplasms
Robotic surgery The Laryngoscope, Bert W. O’Malley, Jr., MD; Gregory S. Weinstein, MD; Wendy Snyder, BS; Neil G. Hockstein, MD Over the past 10 years, there have been increasing reports of the use of primary radiation or combined chemotherapy and radiation for tongue base neoplasms. The key factor driving this movement away from primary surgery […]
Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Sleep apnoea cancer risk New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor Two new studies have found that people with sleep apnea, a common disorder that causes snoring, fatigue and dangerous pauses in breathing at night, have a higher risk of cancer. The new research marks the first time that sleep apnea has been linked to cancer […]
Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease and When to See an ENT Specialist
Symptoms of 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 […]