Your baby can develop an ear infection when bacteria or viruses trap fluid behind their eardrum. Babies and toddlers are very prone to ear infections because their Eustachian tubes (which drain fluid from the ears) are shorter, narrower, and almost horizontal, and their immune systems are not fully developed. Pay attention to the signs of…
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Questions to Ask Your Hearing Loss Specialist
Are you having trouble hearing? Does it seem like the people you talk to are mumbling? You could be having hearing loss. Your best bet is to visit a hearing loss specialist, who will carry out a thorough examination to both determine the cause and the most suitable treatment option for you. Hearing loss specialists,…
What an Allergist Can Do for Your Child
When your child is dealing with miserable allergies that are not responding to over-the-counter medications, it’s time to see an experienced allergist. Taking prescription allergy medicine, using an inhaler, and/or taking preventive steps to avoid allergens can help your child not only enjoy life fully, but also prevent a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Let’s talk…
What to Expect During an Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure done to remove the adenoids, which are small patches of tissue situated right above the tonsils and that hold a similar function as they do—to fight infection in the body. Adenoidectomy is most commonly done on pediatric patients, as they are more prone to adenoid hypertrophy (enlargement of the adenoids)….
