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What to Expect From A Tonsillectomy
A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils, the two pads of tissue in the back of the throat. It is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. The…
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Can Loud Toys Damage Hearing?
We don’t often think of children’s toys as posing a risk to our child’s hearing. However, many children’s toys are quite loud and could be damaging to their long-term hearing health. It’s important to consider…
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Your Child Probably Isn’t Allergic to Penicillin
Around five million kids in the U.S. have been identified as having a penicillin allergy, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. But recent research shows that it’s likely that these children, and maybe even…
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Pediatric Otolaryngology: Facial Injures in Kids
How often do you think–really think–about your face? It’s not just a sideways glance as you walk past the mirror; it’s not how much time you put into makeup; it’s not even about putting on…
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Signs Your Child Has a Thyroid Problem
The inner workings of our bodies often escape us. We can move throughout the day without considering the involuntary actions of the organs that keep our bodies going. Only when we become sick or notice…
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FAQ’s on Getting Ear Tubes
Ears need to be protected, from the day you are born and beyond. We listen with our ears, and they are the center of our balance. So when ears become infected, it can create problems.…
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Why You Should Teach Your Children About Q-Tip Safety
For some reason, Q-tips are automatically associated with cleaning the ears. While there is a label on the packaging not to insert cotton swabs into the ear canal, many people regularly clean their ears with…
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What to Do if Your Child Has Troubled Breathing
Breathing is something our bodies do automatically so having to think about taking breaths can be scary. With kids, it can be hard to diagnose problems with breathing especially if they are not at an…
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Treating Hearing Loss in Your Child
Having a child is incredibly exciting while also exhausting, and you practically hold your breath waiting to make sure that everything is okay. Hearing loss in children can become evident at birth or significantly later…
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How Do I Treat My Child’s Sore Throat?
No parent likes to see their child in pain, and we all know how irritating a sore throat can be. While not usually dangerous, it’s best to take care of a sore throat quickly. Best…
