Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes brief pauses in breathing while you sleep. In children, sleep apnea is often caused by a blockage in the upper airway, as enlarged tonsils and adenoids are very common in children. Other possible causes include being overweight, wherein the fat deposits in areas surrounding the upper…
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Tips to Communicate Well with a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Research shows that hearing loss can produce feelings of embarrassment, frustration, and distress for both the person affected by it and their partner. Ultimately, the communication breakdown brought on by hearing loss can create a rift in any type of relationship— not just between couples but also among family members. While the challenges that stem…
A Patient’s Guide to Adenoidectomy
The adenoids are a cluster of tissues located in the back of the nasal cavity. Like the tonsils, they help keep your body healthy by trapping harmful pathogens (bacteria and viruses). Because your adenoids essentially catch the pathogens entering your body, they sometimes temporarily swell while fighting off an infection. The swelling eventually subsides, but…
Adenoidectomy Surgery: What Are the Side Effects?
Breathing issues due to persistent nasal obstruction, sleep apnea, earaches, and throat infection—are these conditions plaguing your child? If all conservative interventions have already been explored but still without success, talk to your ENT doctor about adenoidectomy surgery and whether it is right for your child. Adenoidectomy has been shown to provide most pediatric patients…
How Is A Balance Disorder Treated?
Do you often feel dizzy and lightheaded? When standing or walking, do you feel unsteady on your feet? If you experience these recurring symptoms, you may need to get checked for a balance disorder. What Inner Ear Conditions Can Cause Balance Problems? Balance problems stem from several medical conditions, typically inner ear issues. Dizziness or…
Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that occurs when an allergen causes inflammation inside the nose. It can cause cold-like symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. Although non-fatal, allergic rhinitis can lead to other complications, such as sinusitis and sleep apnea, when left untreated. Fortunately, there are several treatment options that…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment for Kids and Teens
Kids and teens can suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, otherwise known as pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Just like obstructive sleep apnea that affects adults, sleep apnea in pediatric patients causes pauses in breathing during sleep due to an obstruction in the upper airway. The effects of obstructive sleep apnea in kids and teens include daytime…
Your Baby’s Ear Infection: Signs and Treatment
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…
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…
