Category: ENT For Pediatric (Children)
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Panmasala and Gutka Chewing in India- Cause for Concern
Gutka is a preparation of crushed betel nut, tobacco, slaked lime and sweet or savory artificial flavorings. A mild stimulant, it is sold across India in small, individual-sized packets that cost between 2 and 10 rupees per packet. It is consumed much like chewing tobacco, and like chewing tobacco it is considered responsible for oral…
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INSECT IN THE EAR- WHAT TO DO
The most common situations in which an insect can enter the ear are while sleeping. The inside of an ear canal is dark, warm and protected. There are many different kinds of bugs, flying bugs, crawling bugs, stinging bugs and non-stinging bugs. The experience of a crawling insect in the ear is terrifying and painful.…
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Flying with Kids and Earache
Dear Dr. I was flying with my one year old daughter from Europe to India; she had terrible ear ache and intolerable pain while flying. Crying a lot disturbed co passengers and I felt very embarrassed, we are going back to UK after one month, what precaution I should take? Â Malini Prabhakar Dear Mrs. Malini…