Deciding to get Otoplasty for Your Child “Kids can be so cruel.” This is a common sentiment we hear when discussing the ways children relate with each other. However, when a child is bullied it can have implications for a very long time, especially when children have a physical characteristic that makes them an easy […]
Activity Planning for After Surgery
By Alexandra Matkevich RN After your child has an operation it is often recommended to take two weeks off childcare or school. Some day procedures allow children to return to everyday activity sooner than two weeks, so it is important to listen to the surgeon’s advice. If you are unsure how long your child will […]
Ear Problems Could Easily Be Things of the Past
Why a visit to the ENT could bring you the best news you’ve heard in a while. Ear problems seem like the worst, don’t they? All that pain near your head, the fullness and stuffiness, it’s impossible to bear and even more so when watching your child suffer. Additionally, the problems are often chronic with […]
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 […]
Medicines to Avoid Before Surgery
Written By Alex Matkevich Many patients are on either one, two or many medications to manage a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. When completing your health history, it is important to include all of the medicines you take including Complementary and Alternative medicines [CAMs]. You may need to stop some medicines two weeks before, […]
Plastic Surgery for the Ears
Deciding to have cosmetic surgery done on the ears is a big step and can usually solve a host of problems that come with misshapen or protruding ears. Children dealing with these problems can often be the targets of bullies, while adults may stand out amongst their peers and draw unwanted attention. Therefore, if you […]
Children’s Books About Surgery
By Alexandra Matkevich, Registered Nurse Children learn a lot through play, and reading books together can help your child feel more comfortable about going to hospital for surgery for the first time. I have put together a list of books that are suitable to read together. Many of these books about surgery are available online […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stop Snoring
How to Effectively Stop Snoring Snoring can be a tremendous problem, especially for those living with a partner who is a light sleeper. Partners of snorers typically report a decrease in their quality of life due to the amount and quality of sleep they are receiving during the night. Additionally, while some partners are driven to […]
Otitis Externa
About otitis externa Otitis externa is a painful condition that is common in swimmers and is often called “Swimmer’s ear”. Otitis externa is caused by bacterial or fungal infection of the ear canal, as a result, the canal becomes red, hot and swollen, and this inflammation is what causes the pain. The ear canal is […]
