Middle ear infections are common in children. Find information on the cause of ear infections and common treatments, including antibiotics or nasal decongestants initially or (more commonly) surgically placed grommets that work to allow air into the middle ear for healing.
Information regarding adenotonstillectomy surgery (removing the tonsils and adenoid) for children. Common reasons why surgery can be the best option, what the surgical procedure involves and what to expect during a child’s recovery.
Enlarged turbinates are often the cause of nasal congestion in children. Where medical treatment is not effective, turbinate reduction surgery acts to open the nasal passages and allow relief from a blocked nose and stuffiness.
