Adenoidectomy is a procedure most commonly performed on children due to their susceptibility to adenoid enlargement (hypertrophy)—enlargement of the patch of tissue situated at the very back of the nasal passage. Your ENT doctor may recommend this procedure if your child has recurrent ear or sinus infections, trouble breathing due to persistent nasal obstruction, snoring…
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5 Tips on How to Avoid Cedar Allergy While Camping
Despite the frigid temperatures the winter season brings, many people still find it a fun and great time—for snuggling up, drinking hot cocoa, building a snowman, throwing a bonfire party and, for camping enthusiasts, winter camping. However, for those with seasonal allergies, particularly cedar allergies, the winter season may rather be a time to brace…
Cedar Allergy Symptoms and Treatment
Ask an Allergist: What Are the Common Symptoms of People Who Have Allergies to Cedar?
When winter comes around, those with seasonal allergies in some parts of the United States – such as in Texas – begin to experience symptoms of mountain cedar allergies. Mountain cedar is actually the Ashe juniper tree, which is a drought-tolerant evergreen tree that produces pollen in wintertime. Mountain cedar is primarily found in Texas,…
Common Causes of Pediatric Sleep Apnea That Doctors Watch Out For
Pediatric sleep apnea is a condition in which your child experiences breathing disturbances during their sleep caused by partial or complete obstruction in their airway. Pediatric sleep apnea can lead to potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated. That is why it is imperative to consult an ENT doctor, preferably one who specializes in sleep medicine,…
Advice from a Hearing Loss Specialist on How to Cope During the Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner—a time for families and friends to come together to create special memories and relax after a long year. However, for people with hearing loss, the holidays in themselves can be quite hard to manage, much less the “chaos” that they can bring. If you are struggling with a…
Are There Any Side Effects from Adenoidectomy Surgery?
An adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, which are small masses of lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat area. When they become swollen or inflamed, they can block passageways that serve the ears and nose, making it difficult to breathe, sleep, and hear. Removing the adenoids is similar to removing the…
Adenoidectomy Surgery in Children
An adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids, which are soft tissues located in the back of the throat and are part of the lymphatic system. This procedure is commonly performed in children and is often recommended if the child experiences frequent swelling and infection of the adenoids, which can affect breathing, hearing, and sleep….
Advantages of Visiting an Allergist
An allergist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating allergic conditions, such as hay fever, skin allergies, and food allergies. An allergy is when your immune system mistakenly interprets a substance as a foreign invader (such as a virus), and most people who have allergies are allergic to similar things. While allergies are not…
What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can affect many people, both children, and adults. It tends to develop gradually, so it is not always obvious to the person with hearing loss. Since hearing is so important in interacting with your surroundings, hearing loss should be addressed as soon as it is noticed. Even total deafness can be treated successfully…
