Category: Ear
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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…
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Laser Myringotomy-OTOLAM
Otitis media with effusion is a leading cause of conductive hearing loss in children. Myringotomy and insertion of tympanostomy tubes(Grommets) is the accepted form of treatment. Glue ear is a condition where the middle ear fills with glue-like fluid instead of air. The fluid blocks the middle part of the ear and can cause impaired…
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Mobile Phone hazards: Part 3
Mobile phones and Traffic accidents The link between cell phone use while driving and crash risk has in recent years become an area of active research. Many studies has concluded that cell phones produce a four-fold increase in relative crash risk—comparable to that produced by illicit levels of alcohol Falling asleep at the wheel may…