Month: June 2010
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Sore Throat in Children
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood, and is usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. Although sore throat usually resolves without complications, it sometimes requires treatment with an antibiotic. There are some less common causes of sore throat that are serious or even life-threatening. Causes of Sore Throat Viruses – There…
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How to Remove Foreign Body from the Ear
Foreign body in the ear canal-in children Foreign body in ear is a common problem in pediatric population, especially in toddlers. The vast majority of items are lodged in the ear canal. Most cases of foreign bodies in the ear are not serious and can usually wait until the morning or the following day for…
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Foreign Body in the Nose
Nasal Foreign Bodies In Children Children are often brought to the emergency department for removal of foreign bodies from the nose or ear. Some times children may admit to parents that they have inserted something into their noses, but sometimes the history is obscure and the child presents with a purulent unilateral blood stained nasal…