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 […]
Epistaxis
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 affect everyone, but they are far more common in children than adults. […]
What Are the Causes of Glue Ear?
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. Normally, that canal is filled with air and helps to equalise […]
Mastoiditis
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 process, including the sternocleidomastoid. The mastoid process and the middle ear communicate with […]
Grommets and water precautions. Are water precautions necessary after tympanostomy tube placement?
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 of postoperative otorrhea, many surgeons have traditionally recommended strict avoidance of water exposure to the […]
About Taking Your Child to Hospital
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 a parent, you might not have had surgery yourself […]