Earwax is a vital substance. The skin glands in your ears produce it to repel water and to keep your ear canal free of unwelcome foreign matter. It traps dust, dirt, bacteria, and other outside matter that could otherwise cause major damage to your eardrum. As material gets caught in it, wax builds up just […]
What You Need to Know about Earaches in Children
Some children struggle with earaches off and on throughout their childhood, and chronic ear infections often become a problem enough that parents may consider treatments such as surgical insertion of tubes to allow the ears to drain. However, many parents do not have experience with earaches and may be unsure of what to do if […]
When a child needs ear grommets
Ear infection in children Children get ear infections more frequently than adults do. Popular belief is that this is because children are more exposed to germs and bacteria, or because their immune systems have not built up the same tolerances that adults have. In fact, for the most part, both these beliefs are incorrect. Children […]
Grommets
What Are Grommets Grommets are small plastic tubes that are inserted into a child’s eardrum (tympanic membrane). Grommets are often used for children who suffer from persistent middle ear infections (chronic otitis media) in order to limit complications and improve hearing. Otitis Media and Glue Ear The ear cavity is normally filled with air, a […]
Perforated Ear Drum Problem
Perforated Ear Drum The eardrum, otherwise known as the tympanic membrane, separates the ear canal from the middle ear. A perforated eardrum occurs when the eardrum ruptures, leaving an opening between the middle and outer ear. This can be problematic. Causes A ruptured eardrum commonly results from injury or trauma, or following a chronic infection. […]
Children’s Earaches: What to do
About earaches Earaches typically result from viral or bacterial ear infections, and commonly occur in children between 6 months and 2 years old. At this age, it can be difficult for your child to communicate their problems to you verbally. This is why it is important to be aware of the telltale signs that your […]
Common Ear Nose and Throat Problems
By Alexandra Matkevich, Registered Nurse There is a saying: common things occur commonly. That is to say that the majority of people are going to experience similar problems, even when it comes to ear, nose and throat complaints. This blog will look at common shared symptoms of ear, nose and throat complaints, as well as […]
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 […]
How to Manage a Child’s Earache
Earaches are very common in children. In fact, they are one of the most common complaints that bring parents to the doctor. Because babies and children have very tiny parts in their inner ear, they are more suscpetable to infections, which will result in an earache. Causes What causes a child’s earache? Most commonly, the […]
Helping Your Child to Get Ready for Ear Tube Surgery
Having a surgical procedure done can be as intimidating for parents as it is for the children going through the procedure. This is likely the case if your child is going to be undergoing ear tube surgery. The procedure would have been recommended by your GP or ENT specialist to provide your child with less […]
Children’s Hearing and Ear Tubes
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 […]
