The most common illnesses among infants and young children are ear infections. Young children have smaller Eustachian tubes—the small tube that connect the ear to the throat—than adults, which makes it easier for fluid to become trapped in the ear leading to an infection when germs grow. Adults may also be prone to ear infections […]
Do You Have Tinnitus?
Tinnitus Symptoms If you’ve been noticing a ringing, buzzing or other annoying sound that comes and goes, or is present at all times, you may have tinnitus. In some cases, people hear a slight ringing in their ear after attending a loud concert. However, if the sounds persist for more than a week, it is […]
Tips for Treating Blocked Ears
Blocked Ears ENT specialists in Sydney often see patients whose ears feel blocked. Your Eustachian tubes are a specialised system that connects the middle ears to the back of your throat. The proper function of these tubes is essential for draining fluid and ensuring that proper air pressure in the ear is maintained. If you’ve […]
Tinnitus Treatment May Reduce or Eliminate Phantom Sounds
What is Tinnitus? According to the Mayo clinic, tinnitus is a common problem that affects approximately 1 in 5 people. It is defined as a ringing sound in the ears that is not caused by an outside source. In most cases, tinnitus isn’t serious, although the noises can worsen with age. Tinnitus in itself is […]
Follow a Reflux Diet to Reduce Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
Reflux Problems Reflux, also known as heartburn or indigestion, can cause a number of ear, nose and throat disorders including difficulty swallowing, chronic coughing, hoarse voice, wheezing, and even choking. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you will be able to get back on track to health by visiting an ENT specialist in Sydney. Many […]
Ear Diseases and Disorders Benefit From Modern Treatment Methods
Ear Diseases and Disorders Modern medicine has created ways to effectively treat a variety of ear diseases and disorders. Sydney ENT specialists have helped countless children and adults find relief from ear disorders such as ear infections, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, hearing loss, acoustic neuroma, and more. An ear infection occurs when the middle ear becomes […]
How To Tell If Your Child’s Hearing is Normal
About Child’s Hearing Many children under the age of 18 have some hearing loss including four out of every thousand newborns. Hearing loss can increase the risk of speech and language developmental delays. So, every parent and caregiver should be aware of the signs of hearing loss in his/her child and seek a professional diagnosis. How […]
Antibiotics best for middle-ear infections, study finds
Antibiotics for middle ear infections SMH, By Thomas Maugh THE consensus on whether to give antibiotics to young children with ear infections has been swinging from one extreme to the other as conflicting evidence has pushed doctors first towards administering drugs, then towards a hands-off approach. Two new trials reported on Wednesday in the New […]
Why antibiotics can be health risk
Antibiotics for ear, nose, throat or chest infections SMH, By Amy Corderoy NEARLY 100 years after antibiotics were discovered, a study has found most Australians are confused about when they should take them and how they work. And this ignorance could be putting our health at risk, doctors say, with deadly superbugs on the increase […]
Can Chewing Gum Can Prevent Ear Infections?
Really? The Claim: Chewing gum can prevent ear infections? New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor In a meta-analysis published in the Cochrane database, a University of Toronto team analyzed several studies of 3,100 healthy children at day-care centers. They found that children chewing xylitol gum were 25 percent less likely to develop acute ear infections. […]
Do You Have Tinnitus?
Tinnitus symptoms If you’ve been noticing a ringing, buzzing or other annoying sound that comes and goes, or is present at all times, you may have tinnitus. In some cases, people hear a slight ringing in their ear after attending a loud concert. However, if the sounds persist for more than a week, it is […]