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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...
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Turbinate Reduction Surgery to Improve Breathing
About Turbinate Reduction Surgery The nasal turbinates are bony structures inside the nose that are covered by a mucous membrane lining, and have a rich blood supply. There are three nasal turbinates;...
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Dealing with a Sore Throat in Children
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...
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Sinusitis, Polyps and Allergy
What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis or sinus infection is a painful condition which can disrupt our daily life. For some, a sinus infection is a temporary problem which will resolve itself after a week or so....
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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...
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Vascular Anatomy of the Neck
The neck carries the vital arteries transmitting blood to the brain, head and face. It also transmits the veins which drain the deoxygenated blood from the brain, head and face and return it to the...
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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...
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Treating Childhood Sleep Apnoea and Snoring
We can all admit that when children snore it can be quite cute. However, a child who snores loudly and frequently may have a medical problem that needs to be addressed. This article discusses how to...
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Cervical Lymphadenopathy in Children
Lymphadenopathy is usually caused by an infection that occurs in one or more of the lymph nodes in the neck. This common childhood infection occurs in up to 45% of healthy children, and up to 90% of...
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What to do about Waxy Buildup in Your Child’s Ears
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...
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