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 is the process that enables me to balance?
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The inner ear contains the organs of balance - the three semicircular canals and the utricle and saccule. They contain fluid and work like a carpenter’s level, to detect movement of the head in space. The semicircular canals detect rotational... Full Answer
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- Q How does the normal ear work?
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Sound waves enter the ear canal and vibrate the ear drum (tympanic membrane). Those vibrations are carried through the three small bones of the middle ear - the hammer (malleus), the anvil (incus), and the stirrup (stapes). The stirrup passes the... Full Answer
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- Q What is the structure of the ear?
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Think of the ear as being made up of three parts, the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear: The outer ear is made up of the visible part of the ear (the auricle) and the ear canal, which is lined with thin skin. The middle ear is made up of... Full Answer
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- Q What causes my ears to pop?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWhen your ears pop, it’s your body’s way of preventing a ruptured ear drum when the pressure inside your ear is drastically different from the outside. The fix: Hold your nose and close your mouth, and blow gently. As long as... Full Answer
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- Q How can I get water out of the ear?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyWater-logged ears are bothersome, but there is an easy solution. In this video, Dr. Oz gives viewers his personal tip for getting the water out of his ear. Full Answer
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- Q What are tonsils and adenoids?
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The tonsils and adenoids are made of lymph tissue in the throat. They help make substances called antibodies that help the body fight infection.The tonsils can be seen on either side of the throat at the back of the throat. The adenoids are higher in the... Full Answer
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- Q What are mucous membranes?
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Mucous membranes are tissues that line body cavities or canals such as the throat, nose, mouth, urethra, rectum and vagina. Mucous membranes produce a thick, slippery liquid called mucus that protects the membranes and keeps them moist. Full Answer
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- Q What is larynx?
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The larynx is an organ at the front of your neck. It is also called the voice box. It is about 2 inches long and 2 inches wide. It is above the windpipe (trachea). Below and behind the larynx is the esophagus. The larynx has two bands of muscle that form... Full Answer
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- Q How would a child’s excess earwax be treated?
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Your child’s doctor will talk with you about specific care for your child. Some general guidelines to follow include: You may use over-the-counter earwax removal drops. Hydrogen peroxide or warm mineral oil may be used to loosen the earwax in the... Full Answer
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- Q When should I call the doctor about my child’s earwax?
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Call your child’s doctor if your child has: Bleeding or pus draining from the ear canal Any hearing problems Ear pain Full Answer
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