Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is caused by an obstruction in the upper airway. This leads to loud snoring and pauses in breathing during sleep, and it can affect both adults and children. Untreated sleep apnea can cause serious health complications, and the effects are even more pronounced in children because they are…
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Adenoidectomy Surgery: Know the Steps
Adenoidectomy is a procedure most commonly performed on children due to their susceptibility to adenoid enlargement (hypertrophy)—enlargement of the patch of tissue situated at the very back of the nasal passage. Your ENT doctor may recommend this procedure if your child has recurrent ear or sinus infections, trouble breathing due to persistent nasal obstruction, snoring…
5 Tips on How to Avoid Cedar Allergy While Camping
Despite the frigid temperatures the winter season brings, many people still find it a fun and great time—for snuggling up, drinking hot cocoa, building a snowman, throwing a bonfire party and, for camping enthusiasts, winter camping. However, for those with seasonal allergies, particularly cedar allergies, the winter season may rather be a time to brace…