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 sunscreen or medication (although those are pretty important). The truth is, we don’t do a lot of deep thinking about…
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 a change in our bodies do we question the inner workings of our body. The challenge of diagnosing symptoms when…
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. But what happens if ears repeatedly get infected? The solution is much more than penicillin. Ear tubes are often the…
3 Things You Need to Know About Sinus Headaches
There are different causes of headaches that separate them into two categories, primary or secondary. A primary headache affects a pain-sensitive structure in the brain. A secondary headache is something such as inflammation of the sinuses. Here are three things to know about sinus headaches. 1. Moisture Is Necessary When you have a sinus headache,…
Ask ENT Doctors: Your Sinuses and Sinus Headaches
We learn a lot of things throughout our lives. Going to school, reading books, watching informational television, and, sometimes, even surfing the Internet are all strong influences in our education. We learn science and history and English and math–but, outside of the classroom, when we don’t even know we’re learning, we are constantly picking up…
Do You Have Adult Onset Allergies?
As spring begins, we hope the sniffles and coughs from the winter season will finally end. Much to our surprise then, we experience similar cold symptoms as the environment around us begins to bloom and turn green. If you’ve never experienced allergies before, don’t think you’re off the hook, as adults can develop allergies at…
All About Ears: Allergies, Colds and Beyond
The first thing we think about when we hear the word ‘ear’ is hearing. We associate our ears with listening to sounds. In addition to hearing, we can also associate the ears with balance, our throats, and our nasal passages. Our ears are an intricate part of the body working hard to protect others organs…
How to Prevent Sickness While Flying
While there are a host of reasons people don’t like air travel, a common complaint is the onset of illness after travel. Our sinuses can be sensitive, especially in environments we are unaccustomed to. Not only that, but planes can harbor some pretty deadly germs for up to 7 days. Auburn University researchers James Barbaree…
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 Q-tips. It’s important to teach your child from an early age how to use cotton swabs correctly. The ear canal…
Tired All The Time? Maybe You Have Sleep Apnea
We all identify with being tired; maybe you didn’t go to sleep early enough, maybe you’re stressed, maybe work was especially taxing, but sometimes it isn’t just a normal fatigue or sleepiness. So how do you tell if your seemingly constant tiredness is due to your busy schedule, or a sleep problem? Could you have…