Most people have heard of a tonsillectomy. This procedure involves having the tonsils removed, most commonly for children who get recurring sore throats or other signs of tonsillitis. The procedure is so common that many children will know it as the surgery where you get to eat ice cream for a whole week afterward! A […]
Why Are Adenoids Removed to Treat Ear Infections?
If you have a child who suffers from chronic ear infections, your physician may recommend that the child have their adenoids removed. An adenoidectomy is sometimes performed at the same time as a tonsillectomy or during a procedure in which ear tubes are inserted. Because we cannot see them, most of us are probably not […]
Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy Alleviates Obstruction of the Airway Most of us have heard of tonsillectomies, and probably know many people who have had their tonsils removed as children. An adenoidectomy—the surgical removal of the adenoids—is sometimes performed along with a tonsillectomy. However, the tonsils and adenoids are looked at separately by today’s ENT specialists to determine the […]
When is an Adenoidectomy (Adenoid Removal) Necessary?
Adenoidectomy We’ve all heard of children having their tonsils removed. Adenoids are another form of spongy tissue that helps protect young children against infection. As we grow up, we become less dependent on the tonsils and adenoids for fighting off infection as our bodies develop other, more effective ways of warding off infection. By the […]
When is Adenoid Removal Necessary?
Adenoids are two masses of tissue that are located in the upper portion of the throat behind the nose. Also known as pharyngeal tonsils, adenoids are not as easy to see as tonsils are. ENT specialists use mirrors, scopes or, in some cases, x-rays in order to examine these sponge-like tissues. In children, the adenoids […]
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, […]
Why antibiotics can be health risk
Antibiotics for ear, nose, throat or chest infections SMH, By Amy Corderoy NEARLY 100 years after antibiotics were discovered, a study has found most Australians are confused about when they should take them and how they work. And this ignorance could be putting our health at risk, doctors say, with deadly superbugs on the increase […]
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 […]
Children Who Have Repeated Infections Benefit from Tonsillectomy
Children Who Have Repeated Infections Tonsillitis – inflammation of the tonsils – is common, especially in children. Your tonsils are lymph nodes located in the back of your mouth towards the top of the throat. Their function in young children is to filter out germs in order to prevent infection. As we age, our immune […]
The Adenoid and Adenoidectomy
What is the adenoid? The adenoid is a single clump of lymphatic tissue in the back of the nose (nasopharynx). There are numerous allergens that waft through the air, and if inhaled or swallowed, may cause infections or allergic reactions. Together with tonsils, your adenoids are there to trap these irritants from entering into your […]
Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Apnoea Summary Sleep apnoea or sleep apnea (US English) occur when the walls of the throat come together or collapse during sleep, blocking off the upper part of the airway. A person with this disorder might have a sleep disturbance hundreds of times every night. Symptoms may include daytime sleepiness and poor concentration. Sleep apnoea occurs […]
