Category: Ear
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Hearing loss in Children- Myringotomy and Grommets
Secretory Otitis Media(Middle ear effusion) so called Glue ear is a condition where the middle ear fills with glue-like fluid instead of air. This causes conductive hearing loss. An operation to clear the fluid and to insert grommets may be advised if glue ear persists. Myringotomy and Grommet insertion is the common operation. Myringotomy is…
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Sore Throat in Children
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood, and is usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. Although sore throat usually resolves without complications, it sometimes requires treatment with an antibiotic. There are some less common causes of sore throat that are serious or even life-threatening. Causes of Sore Throat Viruses – There…
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How to Remove Foreign Body from the Ear
Foreign body in the ear canal-in children Foreign body in ear is a common problem in pediatric population, especially in toddlers. The vast majority of items are lodged in the ear canal. Most cases of foreign bodies in the ear are not serious and can usually wait until the morning or the following day for…