Category: ENT For Pediatric (Children)
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Eosinophilia
Eosinophils are white blood cells. Eosinophils are produced in the bone marrow and are normally found in the bloodstream and the gut lining. They contain proteins that help the body to fight infection from parasitic organisms, such as worms. What is eosinophilia? The term eosinophilia refers to conditions in which abnormally high amounts of eosinophils…
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Deafness in children – Glue ear
Glue Ear is a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum, in the middle ear causing conductive hearing loss-deafness. Glue ear is a middle ear disease, associated with poor Eustachian tube function. Most children get glue ear at some stage in their lives. Glue ear with fluid level behind right eardrum. The fluid may be thick…
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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring
When children have a cold or a throat infection the tonsils can become infected and swell up, causing symptoms such as a sore throat, headache and fever. This is called tonsillitis. They can also block the airways, making it difficult for your child to breathe, especially when asleep. This can cause sleep problems such as…