Why use nasal ointment? Nasal ointment may be required for a dry nose, to address allergies, or as treatment for a Staph infection. Nasal ointment is also commonly required after nasal surgery including, septoplasty, rhinoplasty, turbinate reduction … [Continue reading]
Origins of Nasal Septoplasty
About Nasal Septoplasty By Ashleigh Elkins Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to straighten the nasal septum. The nasal septum is a structure made of cartilage and bone that divides the nose into left and right halves. It is the third … [Continue reading]
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy – How To Prepare Your Child
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children ENT specialists commonly see children for issues regarding their throat or tonsils. Often if a child’s tonsils are chronically infected, a tonsillectomy would be recommended. In addition, many … [Continue reading]
Perforated Ear Drum Problem
Perforated Ear Drum The eardrum, otherwise known as the tympanic membrane, separates the ear canal from the middle ear. A perforated eardrum occurs when the eardrum ruptures, leaving an opening between the middle and outer ear. This can be … [Continue reading]
Children’s Earaches: What to do
About earaches Earaches typically result from viral or bacterial ear infections, and commonly occur in children between 6 months and 2 years old. At this age, it can be difficult for your child to communicate their problems to you verbally. This is … [Continue reading]
Otoplasty Surgery
Deciding to get Otoplasty for Your Child “Kids can be so cruel.” This is a common sentiment we hear when discussing the ways children relate with each other. However, when a child is bullied it can have implications for a very long time, especially … [Continue reading]
Why Your Child Might Need Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Did you know that we all essentially have air filters that are built into our noses? There are structures on each side of our noses known as turbinates, which are responsible for filtering, humidifying, warming, and directing the air that we breathe … [Continue reading]
Treating Sinusitis in Children
Our sinuses are air-filled cavities located near our nasal passages. Similar to those nasal passages, our sinuses are lined throughout the interior by mucous membranes. There are four distinct types of sinuses. They include: Maxillary sinus – … [Continue reading]
What causes chronic nosebleeds in children?
While nosebleeds can occur at any age, they are quite common in children. In fact, most parents will tell you that young children will experience one or more nosebleeds before they are teens. Even if this problem is commonplace, that doesn’t make it … [Continue reading]
Activity Planning for After Surgery
By Alexandra Matkevich RN After your child has an operation it is often recommended to take two weeks off childcare or school. Some day procedures allow children to return to everyday activity sooner than two weeks, so it is important to listen to … [Continue reading]
Ear Problems Could Easily Be Things of the Past
Why a visit to the ENT could bring you the best news you’ve heard in a while. Ear problems seem like the worst, don’t they? All that pain near your head, the fullness and stuffiness, it’s impossible to bear and even more so when watching your … [Continue reading]