Preparing in advance for a smooth recovery will help you to recover after tonsillectomy surgery. A tonsillectomy is one of the more painful surgeries with a recovery process that can take a week or two. So its better to manage your recovery proactively, rather than try to downplay the pain of recovery associated with this […]
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy – How To Prepare Your Child
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children ENT specialists commonly see children for issues regarding their throat or tonsils. Often if a child’s tonsils are chronically infected, a tonsillectomy would be recommended. In addition, many children will require the removal of the adenoids – which improves breathing through the nose. In these instances, where the tonsils and adenoids are removed in […]
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 […]
The Tonsils
The tonsils are lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat above and below the tongue. The tonsils are relatively small in the first year of a baby’s life and increase in size as a child grows older. They are usually at their largest between the ages of four and seven years. As part of […]
How to Tell When Your Child Needs a Tonsillectomy
Unfortunately, you cannot just push a button on your son or daughter and get a read-out as to what is wrong with them. You can go to the doctor and get a diagnosis for symptoms, viruses, and bacterial infections, but when do you really know when it is time to have your child’s tonsils taken […]
What to eat after a tonsillectomy
Tips from a dietitian about what to eat after a tonsillectomy The pain associated with tonsillitis or tonsillectomies can make eating food very daunting for children. Yet it is important to have optimal nutrition during this time, especially during recovery from surgery. Whilst offering your child ice cream is better than them not eating at […]
Effect of tonsillectomy on the immune system
What is Tonsillectomy? Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure which removes the palatine tonsils, generally following chronic tonsillitis or tonsillitis resulting in other complications, such as breathing difficulties. It is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in children. Similarly, adenotonsillectomy is the surgical removal of both the palatine tonsils and the adenoids. The tonsils and […]
After Your Tonsillectomy
What To Do After Tonsillectomy Many adults and many children have a tonsillectomy to avoid the problems of chronic tonsillitis. If you will be undergoing the procedure or your child will be, you may be wondering what you should expect during recovery. Many people worry about the recovery time frame and they worry that it may […]
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 […]
