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…
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Common Causes of Pediatric Sleep Apnea That Doctors Watch Out For
Pediatric sleep apnea is a condition in which your child experiences breathing disturbances during their sleep caused by partial or complete obstruction in their airway. Pediatric sleep apnea can lead to potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated. That is why it is imperative to consult an ENT doctor, preferably one who specializes in sleep medicine,…
Advice from a Hearing Loss Specialist on How to Cope During the Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner—a time for families and friends to come together to create special memories and relax after a long year. However, for people with hearing loss, the holidays in themselves can be quite hard to manage, much less the “chaos” that they can bring. If you are struggling with a…
Are There Any Side Effects from Adenoidectomy Surgery?
An adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, which are small masses of lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat area. When they become swollen or inflamed, they can block passageways that serve the ears and nose, making it difficult to breathe, sleep, and hear. Removing the adenoids is similar to removing the…
Adenoidectomy Surgery in Children
An adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids, which are soft tissues located in the back of the throat and are part of the lymphatic system. This procedure is commonly performed in children and is often recommended if the child experiences frequent swelling and infection of the adenoids, which can affect breathing, hearing, and sleep….
What is the difference between a hearing loss specialist and an audiologist?
If you are looking for specialists for hearing problems, you may have come across the terms “hearing loss specialist” and “audiologist.” Despite sharing similarities, the two are not one and the same. There are different hearing loss specialists, such as otolaryngologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument specialists. They all help patients with hearing problems. Knowing the…
Is Your Hearing OK? Questions You Should Ask
Have you found yourself turning up the volume more frequently than before when watching television or listening to music? Or maybe you have found it difficult to concentrate in loud and busy environments when you haven’t in the past. It’s worth looking into these symptoms as soon as you experience them. Here are a few…
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…
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…
