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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...
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Dealing with Chronic Nosebleeds in Children
There are numerous causes for nosebleeds. Such causes can range from common issues, such as nose dryness, to much more serious issues. The following information will help you gain a better...
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Treatment for a deviated septum in children
A deviated septum is a problem with the cartilage in the nose. The septum usually separates both sides of the nose, but when deviation is present, it causes this separation to shift to one side more...
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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...
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Vertigo Meaning and Treatment
By Alexandra Matkevich, Registered Nurse At ENT clinic we see a whole range of symptoms from headaches, pain, snoring, runny nose and cough. Vertigo is another complaint that we see amongst our...
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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...
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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...
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What causes chronic nosebleeds in children?
While nosebleeds can occur at any age, they are quite common in children. In fact, most parents will tell you that young children will experience one or more nosebleeds before they are teens. Even if...
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Treating Sinusitis in Children
Our sinuses are air-filled cavities located near our nasal passages. Similar to those nasal passages, our sinuses are lined throughout the interior by mucous membranes. There are four distinct types...
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Why Your Child Might Need Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Did you know that we all essentially have air filters that are built into our noses? There are structures on each side of our noses known as turbinates, which are responsible for filtering,...
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Otoplasty Surgery
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...
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Children’s Earaches: What to do
About earaches Earaches typically result from viral or bacterial ear infections, and commonly occur in children between 6 months and 2 years old. At this age, it can be difficult for your child to...
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Perforated Ear Drum Problem
Perforated Ear Drum The eardrum, otherwise known as the tympanic membrane, separates the ear canal from the middle ear. A perforated eardrum occurs when the eardrum ruptures, leaving an opening...
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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...
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Origins of Nasal Septoplasty
About Nasal Septoplasty By Ashleigh Elkins Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to straighten the nasal septum. The nasal septum is a structure made of cartilage and bone that divides the...
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How to apply nasal ointment
Why use nasal ointment? Nasal ointment may be required for a dry nose, to address allergies, or as treatment for a Staph infection. Nasal ointment is also commonly required after nasal surgery...
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5 Helpful Tips for Tonsillectomy Recovery
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...
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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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