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 […]
What To Bring To Your Child’s First Appointment
Taking your child to an ENT specialist for the first time can be stressful. Not only are you concerned about the health and wellbeing of your child, this might be the first time that your child has seen a specialist. An ENT specialist may perform minimally invasive investigations such as looking in the ears, nose […]
Cure Snoring
About curing snoring Many couples that begin their relationships prefer to sleep in the same bed as each other and wake up next to the person they love. Couples who do this frequently even tend to score higher on many of the relationship evaluation tests that psychologists use in their studies. However, one thing that is sure […]
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 […]
Assessing Sources of Dizziness
Dizziness Dizziness can manifest itself in a number of forms. Rather than having a single cause, dizziness can arise in several ways and treatment depends on the source of dizziness. Vertigo This condition can emerge when a person experiences a sudden change in the ear and brain’s components that determine balance. A variety of conditions […]
Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery
Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery are commonly performed procedures. They are performed by ear nose and throat surgeons to alleviate breathing problems. Patients who are experiencing chronic nasal congestion, blocked breathing through their nose, nosebleeds, sinus infections, and/or problems breathing at night should see an ENT specialist. In […]
An Introduction to Endoscopic Surgery for Sinusitis
Endoscopic surgery for treating sinusitis Sinusitis is a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed due to bacteria, viral or fungal infection. Your sinuses are air-filled spaces that are located in various parts of the skull including behind the nasal bones, the forehead, the eyes and the cheeks. These spaces are lined with mucous membranes […]
Acid Reflux Diet
Acid Reflux Diet – Dietary changes to help ease acid reflux symptoms Follow a Reflux Diet to Reduce Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Reflux, also known as heartburn or indigestion, can cause a number of ear, nose and throat disorders including difficulty swallowing, chronic coughing, hoarse voice, wheezing, and even choking. If you are experiencing […]
Ear Diseases and Disorders Benefit From Modern Treatment Methods
Modern treatment for ear diseases and disorders Modern medicine has created ways to effectively treat a variety of ear diseases and disorders. Sydney ENT specialists have helped countless children and adults find relief from ear disorders such as ear infections, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, hearing loss, acoustic neuroma, and more. An ear infection occurs when the […]
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 […]
Hearing Problems in Children
Children’s hearing problems Hearing problems in children are a critical part of social, emotional, and cognitive development in the early stages of their lives. Children experiencing hearing problems can extend from a range of causes including: Build-up of wax within the ear canal Excess mucus within the Eustachian tube, caused by a cold Otitis media […]
