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Do Children Need Surgery To Remove Ear Tubes?
Ear infections are a common condition for children and can sometimes become a recurring problem. When infections arise frequently and fluid remains trapped behind the eardrum, ear tubes can help reduce the severity and frequency…
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Is Acid Reflux Behind Your Child’s Sore Throat?
Acid reflux isn’t just an adult problem. About 10% of children will experience symptoms from chronic acid reflux disease, also called GERD, every week. Children with long-term acid reflux may report a sore throat. How…
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Do I Need To Clean My Child’s Ears?
When your child says that their ears feel clogged, or you can see earwax in or around their ear, you might wonder if you should attempt to remove the wax yourself. Let’s take a look…
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Does My Child Need Treatment for Their Deviated Septum?
Approximately 30% of children have a deviated septum.[1] In the majority of kids with a deviated septum, the deviation is slight enough to cause no issues. However, if the deviation is severe, or a slight…
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Will My Child Get Fewer Ear Infections as They Age?
Pediatricians diagnose about 15 million cases[1] of ear infections each year. If your child is prone to frequent ear infections, chances are they’ll have fewer as they age. How Aging Affects Ear Infection Frequency Ear…
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What Can I Do To Clear My Child’s Stuffy Nose?
If you’ve noticed that your child is breathing heavier than normal or snoring when they don’t usually do so, it’s likely that they have a congested nose. Approximately 12% of the U.S. population is congested…
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Why Does My Child Get a Rash After Playing in the Grass?
We all remember how fun it was to roll down the hills, get grass stains on our pants and play catch in the park as kids. Now, as parents, we get to watch our kids…
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What To Do if Your Child Has Something Stuck in Their Ear
Being a parent means being on the lookout for things that could harm your child. Whether you’re holding their hand while crossing the street, teaching them not to touch a hot stove or letting them…
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What To Know About Pediatric Mouth Breathing
There are a lot of reasons your child may breathe through their mouth, from illness-related congestion to a simple habit. While the occasional mouth breathing isn’t usually a big deal, it’s crucial to recognize when…
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Is Your Child a Candidate for Allergy Immunotherapy?
The CDC states that 18.9% of children had a reported seasonal allergy in 2021.[1] If your child falls into that number, they’ve probably already started displaying symptoms like sneezing, congestion or hives. With all the…
