Category: Ear
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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…
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Snoring in children – Part1
Snoring and sleep apnea in children Most children snore on occasion, and about 10 percent or more snore on most nights. Snoring is a noise that occurs during sleep when the child is breathing in and there is some blockage of air passing through the back of the mouth. The opening and closing of the…
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Normal Balance and Equilibrium-How it is working?
Balance and the ability to remain upright is dependent upon three systems: EYES>FEET>LEGG>NECK>INNER EAR>CEREBELLUM All three of these systems give information to the brain about the position of the body in space. Generally people can keep their balance if two of the three systems are working, but they cannot cope with only one system working.…