Nosebleeds are more common in children than adults. Most parents have experienced dealing with their children with nosebleeds. Despite the fact that nosebleeds are quite common, we understand that this does not make a nosebleed any less scary for you as a parent. The sight of so much blood can be just as traumatic for …
ENT for Children specializes in cochlear implants and have helped thousands of children live normal, healthy and happy lives. In this post, we take a look at the difference between cochlear implants and hearing aids. What is the Difference Between Cochlear Implants and Hearing Aids? Cochlear implants are similar to hearing aids in that …
Tympanostomy (ear) tubes are placed in your child’s eardrum to treat recurrent ear infections, fluid behind the eardrum, and abnormal pressure behind the eardrum. They allow air to enter through the eardrum to the middle ear and also allow any fluid to drain from behind the eardrum. Common questions after surgery Will I be able …
In this section we cover the essentials of how to care for your child after a tympanoplasty or mastoidectomy. We discuss what to expect, how to deal with pain, dressings, permitted activities and when you should call the doctor. What can I expect after a tympanoplasty or mastoidectomy?Your child may have some bloody drainage form the …
Surgery PurposeWhat to ExpectPost-op Follow-up Surgery PurposeThe purpose of endoscopic sinus surgery is to open the normal drainage pathways from the sinus cavities into the nose in order to improve drainage.What to Expect after SurgeryPain/Pressure:the child will feel pressure pain at the cheekbones and forehead for 2-3 weeks. Headaches are a common complaint after sinus surgery. …
Introduction to the procedure The procedure to remove the tonsils is called a tonsillectomy; excision of the adenoids is an adenoidectomy. Both are usually performed concurrently; hence the procedure is known as a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy or T&A. T&A is generally an outpatient surgical procedure lasting between 20 and 40 minutes and performed under general …