If your child has a sore throat, your first impulse is probably to pack them up and head directly to the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon. Hold on just a moment, though. A sore throat could be Strep throat, but it could also be a symptom of a cold or sinus infection. Before you […]
Tips for Treating a Cold at Home
If your child has a cold, a trip to the doctor isn’t going to do much to make him feel better. A visit to the ENT doctor might make you feel a little relief, with the assurance that it isn’t sinusitis or something more serious, but that’s about all. Most colds are caused by viral […]
Preparing Your Child for an Adenoidectomy
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 […]
Tonsillitis in Children – Symptoms and Treatments
A child’s tonsils and adenoid are part of their bodies’ defense system against infections. Tonsils are pink, oval shaped tissue masses on either side of the throat. Tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils become inflamed, normally caused by infection. What Are the Symptoms of Tonsillitis? Your child’s tonsillitis may cause: Swollen, red tonsils Yellow or white […]
Throat Problems in Children
When your child develops a sore throat, you may not be sure how serious the condition is and whether or not it is due to something common or it is something more serious, such as strep or tonsillitis. One of the most common reasons why a child may develop a sore throat would be a […]
Tonsillectomy in Children
Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgery for children. This procedure may be recommended for children who have recurrent cases of tonsillitis. Tonsillectomy is often needed for children who have recurrent Strep throat, obstructive sleep apnoea, or other complications of tonsillitis such as rheumatic fever. A tonsillectomy can relieve a great deal of discomfort and has other benefits as […]
Quinsy Throat Infection
What is Quinsy? Quinsy is also known as a peritonsillar abscess, which is a collection of pus that forms between the tonsil and the wall of the throat. It is caused primarily by infection with streptococcus bacteria. Quinsy is often a complication of untreated tonsillitis and is a common and painful condition. However, with 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 […]
Easing the Pain of Tonsillitis
Tonsils are located in the back of your child’s throat and work as filters, to trap germs that might otherwise enter their airways, leading to infection. Tonsils also produce the antibodies that fight infection. However, sometimes the tonsils themselves can be infected. They can become overwhelmed by viruses or bacteria, which cause them to get […]
Hoarseness
About hoarseness Hoarseness occurs when it is difficult for one to produce sounds whilst attempting to speak. Most people can experience hoarseness when suffering a cold; however, some people may suffer from hoarseness chronically. Chronic hoarseness is an extremely frustrating problem that can interfere with work and social life. Acute hoarseness Acute hoarseness only lasts […]
The Throat
About The Throat We have all suffered the annoyance of having a sore throat at some point in our lives. The throat is an important part of our anatomy and is closely related to other clinically important structures. The throat is a muscular tube which is integral for both the respiratory and the digestive systems. […]
