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Surgery - How To Prepare Your Child For Surgery
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Learn how to prepare your child for surgery. Reduce their anxiety and your own. Learn appropriate ways to explain what is going to happen according to your child's age and minimize trauma. -
Ear Infection - How To Prevent a Middle Ear Infection
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Monday, July 06, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Information on how to prevent middle ear infections, also called otitis media. -
Acetominophen - What is the Right Dose of Acetominophen
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Acetominophen is a very popular over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer for children. On the back of the bottle is a chart that gives dosing information, but what if your child's weight is... -
Nosebleeds - How To Stop a Nosebleed
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
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Petroleum Jelly - Uses of Petroleum Jelly
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Friday, June 19, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Petroleum Jelly is a great thing to apply to your upper lip and around the nostrils when you or your child has a runny nose. No matter how soft they try to make tissues my son always had chapped so... -
Ear Nose Throat Doctors - Finding Ear Nose and Throat Doctors
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Find out how to find an ear, nose and throat doctor (otolaryngologist) in your area. -
Cool Mist Humidifiers - How to Use Cool Mist Humidifiers
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Monday, May 04, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Cool mist humidifiers are useful in treating multiple ENT disorders. They can reduce swelling, thin secretions and decrease pain. -
Snoring - How to Stop Snoring
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Snoring occurs when something is blocking air flow. It occurs during sleep because of the position and relaxed state your are in. Common causes of snoring include being overweight and obstructions ... -
Swimmers Ear - What Is Swimmers Ear
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Friday, May 08, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Swimmers ear, or otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear. It is called swimmers ear because it is common among swimmers. Bacteria has a tendency to thrive under warm and moist conditions s... -
Meniere's Disease - What is Meniere's Disease
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Meniere's Disease is a cause of vertigo, (severe dizziness which causes a feeling of being off balance). It is a disorder of the inner ear which is not entirely understood and affects only one ear. -
Deviated Septum - What Is a Deviated Septum
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Monday, April 13, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
The septum is the cartilage and bone that divides the nostrils. If the septum is deviated it means that the wall in not aligned properly and may be dividing the nostrils unevenly. Sometimes this ma... -
Tonsillitis - What is Tonsillitis
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Tonsillitis occurs when the pharangeal tonsils, located in the back of the throat become inflamed. This can be cause by an infection or allergies. Tonsillitis can cause a severe sore throat and may... -
The Common Cold - Frequently Asked Questions About The Common Cold
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Frequently asked questions about the common cold. What causes the common cold and how long am I contagious? Find out the answers to these questions and more. -
Sinusitis - What is Sinusitis?
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses. Sinusitis can be caused by infection, allergies, or structural abnormalities. Symptoms include severe headaches, post nasal drip, congestion, and more. -
Sleep Apnea - Can My Child Have Sleep Apnea
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Can My Child Have Sleep Apnea? Yes. Approximately 2% of children suffer from sleep apnea. Symptoms include daytime drowsiness, mood swings, and delays in development. Sleep apnea can be caused by e... -
Ear Tubes - Information For Parents About Ear Tubes
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Friday, May 18, 2012
The surgical placement of ear tubes, called a myringotomy, is generally used as a treatment for chronic ear infections in children. -
Vertigo - How to Manage Peripheral Vertigo
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Vertigo is the sensation of the world spinning around you while you remain still. While there are many reasons for vertigo, many are related to problems within the inner ear. -
ENT Treatment - What is the Best ENT Treatment
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Friday, May 18, 2012
ENT treatment can be handled by either a general pracitioner or an otolaryngologist (ENT). Do I need to see an ENT? An ear, nose and throat specialist can help you get up-to-date treatments for all... -
Second Opinion - When to Get a Second Opinion
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
There are many reasons to get a second opinion from a physician. This article will explore some of those reasons and also give some suggestions on how to go about getting a second opinion and what ... -
Lumps - Is it a Lump or a Lymph Node
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Lumps are common with many ENT disorders and can be terrifying. Often these lumps are actually swollen lymph nodes. Find out disorders that cause lumps in the ear, nose and throat. -
Adenoidectomy - What Is an Adenoidectomy
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
An adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids. The subject of whether or not adenoids should be removed has been a topic of controversy in the medical community. -
Ear Pain - Managing Ear Pain
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Ear pain can be caused by a variety of factors. This article explores different conditions that can cause ear pain and gives information on managing it. -
Fluid in the Ear - Diagnosis and Treatment for Fluid in the Ear
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Monday, May 04, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Fluid in the ear, also called serous otitis media(SOM) or otitis media with effusion (OME), is usually the result of an ear infection, but it can occur under any condition in which the auditory tub... -
Seasonal Allergies - Diagnosing and Treating Seasonal Allergies
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Saturday, May 02, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Seasonal Allergies, or hayfever, affect more than 35 million people in the United States. Seasonal Allergies can impact your sleep and wake cycle, your moods, and cognition. Find out how you can tr... -
Foreign Object Nasal Obstruction - What to Do About Foreign Object Nasal Obstruction
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Foreign Object Nasal Obstruction, AKA children stuffing anything from beans to pencils up their nose is pretty common. Children have a natural tendency to put things where they don't belong. Find o... -
Prevent ENT Disorders - How to Prevent ENT Disorders
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Learn how to prevent different types of ENT related disorders. Common infections that you may be able to help prevent include ear infections, sinus infections, sore throat and sleep apnea. -
Diagnosis of ENT Disorders - How ENT Disorders are Diagnosed
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Thursday, December 04, 2008
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Doctors use many different methods to diagnose ENT disorders, including signs and symptoms, cultures, visualization with an endoscope or otoscope and sometimes imaging, such as x-rays, CT scans or ... -
Swimmers Ear - What Are Symptoms of Swimmers Ear
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Monday, May 09, 2011
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear that is caused by getting contaminated water in the ear, particularly if the water stays inside the ear for a prolonged period of time. Find out sympt... -
Swimmers Ear - What Causes Swimmers Ear
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Monday, May 09, 2011
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Friday, May 18, 2012
An article detailing the various causes of swimmer's ear. Swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear canal and is not the same as otitis media, an inner ear infection which frequently plagues s... -
Strep Throat - How Long is Strep Throat Contagious?
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
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Friday, May 18, 2012
After exposure to strep throat (caused by the bacteria streptococcus pyogenes, there is a 2 to 5 day period before you start to feel the symptoms of strep throat. . . -
Symptoms of Mono - What are the Symptoms of Mono
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Mono, short for mononucleosis, is a condition usually caused by the Epstein-barr virus and, less commonly, cytomegliovirus (CMV). Mono is sometimes called -
Fluid in the Ear - Is There a Way to Prevent Getting Fluid in My Ear?
Created:
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Updated:
Friday, May 18, 2012
Fluid in the ear is also called otitis media with effusion or serous otitis media. It occurs most often in children and can have serious repercussions on their development. It can have no symptoms ...