Category: ENT For Pediatric (Children)
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Wax in the ear?
What is Ear wax? Ear wax is a sticky liquid secreted by cerumen glands in the ear canal. It isn’t really wax in the ‘candle wax’ sense (paraffin). Skin contains many tiny glands whose sole purpose is to secrete a variety of substances. Sebaceous glands, for example, secrete sebum, which gives skin its greasy…
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Nose bleed – What can one do?
Epistaxis-Nosebleed Most nose bleeds (epistaxis) are not serious. However, some can be quite frightening, and a few are even life-threatening. We classify nosebleeds into two different types. Anterior nosebleed- Most nosebleeds begin in the lower anterior part of the septum, the semi-rigid wall that separates the two nostrils of the nose. The septum contains blood…
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Tonsil Adenoid Problem in Children
Tonsillitis in Children Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. It is caused by either a virus or bacteria (usually the bacteria known as streptococcus) Tonsillitis mostly occurs in young children. Tonsils and Adenoids The tonsils are a pair of lymphoid tissue located of the mouth on both sides of the throat. The adenoids are…