Ear, Nose and Throat
For children, infections are a chronic risk - affecting ears, nose, and throat health. Colds, ear infections, strep throat, tonsillitis are just a few that take kids away from school. If you're a new parent, chances are you will visit your child's primary care physician with these common childhood ailments.
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- Q What are possible symptoms of excess earwax in a child?
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Earwax is a normal product that the body makes in the ear canal. It helps to protect and moisturize the ear canal. Too much wax or old, hardened earwax can sometimes cause problems. Your child may have the following symptom: Temporary hearing loss can... Full Answer
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- Q How can I protect my child’s hearing from noise?
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You can protect your child’s hearing with earplugs that fit in or over his ears. Have him wear hearing protection when you use loud equipment or shoot guns. If you are going somewhere and the music will be too loud, he can wear foam earplugs that... Full Answer
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- Q What causes ear injuries?
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Dr. Kathleen Handal, Emergency MedicineAn ear problem may be from the inner, middle or outer ear. The eardrum can rupture from a direct blow, infection, loud noise or deep dive. Dirt and bacteria from the outer canal can travel into the inner ear, causing an infection. Drainage from... Full Answer
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- Q Why do ears grow with age?
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Dr. Arthur Perry, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryYou might find some teenagers with large noses, but big ears are just not found on young people. Well, here's the news flash: it turns out that scientists in Italy have confirmed - ears actually do grow as we age.That's right. Bones, stop growing after... Full Answer
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- Q Why do I feel a lump in my throat when I am about to cry?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThat lump in the throat when crying is a common feeling. In this video, Dr. Oz explains how this "choked up" feeling is related to the throat muscles. Full Answer
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- Q Are earphones healthy to use?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyListening to a stereo is better for you than listening through earphones. Learn why in this video with Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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- Q Can big earrings hurt my ears?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyStuds are much better for your ears than heavy hoops. Learn why in this video with Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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- Q What will safely clean my ear?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyCleaning out ear wax is a good idea once in a while. In this video, Dr. Oz advises what is safe to put inside the ear. Full Answer
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- Q Why do my ears pop?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyEar popping is a sensation that nearly everyone has experienced at one time or another. Watch as Dr. Oz explains why ears pop in this video. Full Answer
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- Q What can I do about the white bumps that form on my tonsils?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyFood can get lodged in the crevices of tonsils and turn hard (called tonsilloliths). Learn what to do about them in this video with Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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