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 How should I remove earwax from my child's ear?
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Earwax is a normal finding in all children. It varies from a small amount to quite a large amount. There's nothing wrong with having a large amount of earwax. You should never put anything in your child's ear (including Q-tips) to clean it. The... Full Answer
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- Q What should I know before I have an esophagus test?
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Before an esophagus test you should know: Occasionally, samples of stomach secretions may be taken during the pH monitoring test. Combining multichannel intraluminal impedance testing with pH (MII-pH) can record reflux, even if it's not acidic. pH... Full Answer
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- Q What might affect an esophagus test?
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Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include: Taking certain medicines. Many medicines can affect the results of pH testing or esophageal manometry. Make sure you follow your doctor's instructions about... Full Answer
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- Q What do the results of an esophagus test mean?
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Esophagus tests measure muscle pressure and movement, coordination and strength of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach (esophagus). They test how well the ring of muscles (sphincters) at the top and bottom of the esophagus work. Esophagus... Full Answer
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- Q What are the risks of an esophagus test?
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The chances that you will have problems from an esophagus test are rare. You may get a nosebleed. You may have irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). The tube may go down the windpipe (trachea) instead of the esophagus as it is being inserted. You... Full Answer
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- Q How will an esophagus test feel?
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The local anesthetic sprayed into your nose and throat usually tastes slightly bitter and will make your tongue and throat feel numb and swollen. When the tube goes through your nose or mouth into your esophagus, you may feel like coughing or gagging.... Full Answer
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- Q How should I prepare for an esophagus test?
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To prepare for an esophagus test: Do not take antacids (such as Tums or Rolaids) for 24 hours before the test. Follow your doctors instructions for using other acid reducers or blockers, such as famotidine (Pepcid) or omeprazole (Prilosec), before... Full Answer
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- Q Why might I need an esophagus test?
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Tests on the esophagus are done to: Help find the cause of chest pain that is not caused by heart problems (called noncardiac chest pain). Help determine the cause of GERD symptoms for a person who has not been helped by medicine and whose esophagus... Full Answer
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- Q What is an esophagus test?
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Esophagus tests measure muscle pressure and movement, coordination and strength of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach (esophagus). They test how well the ring of muscles (sphincters) at the top and bottom of the esophagus work. Esophagus... Full Answer
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- Q What is endolymph?
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Endolymph is a fluid that normally fills and drains from the inner ear and helps a person maintain a sense of balance.If endolymph builds up in the inner ear, a person may experience a spinning sensation or dizziness (vertigo), a roaring or buzzing in... Full Answer
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