Know the Signs of Pediatric Ear Infections This Winter
Winter is an exciting time for many because of the start of the holidays, but it’s also peak season for colds, the flu and ear infections. Also known as otitis media, an ear infection is the result of a virus or bacterium in the middle ear. Children are particularly susceptible to ear infections, so it’s…
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Ear, Nose and Throat
Halloween is a time for fun, costumes and candy, but as with any holiday, it’s helpful to consider your overall health. With loud noises, cold weather and sugary treats, it’s easy to overlook how Halloween festivities at places like Bowman Orchards can impact your ears, nose and throat. Consider the following ways to protect your…
How Can Ear Tubes Prevent Your Child’s Ear Infections?
Ear infections are the most common childhood ailment other than colds and can cause discomfort and distress for both children and their parents. Understanding why ear infections occur and how ear tubes can be an effective solution is essential for managing and alleviating this persistent problem. Why Do Ear Infections Occur? Ear infections, specifically known…
Exploring Surgical Options for ENT Conditions: Risks, Benefits and Recovery
ENT conditions are a common presentation in urgent care practices, and sometimes, treatment calls for surgical intervention. Medical advancements have made surgeries to address these issues more effective and safer than ever. In this post, we’ll dive into three common ENT surgeries, ear tube placement, nasal fracture repair, and endoscopic sinus surgery, and take a…
What To Know About Safe Earwax Removal
Earwax, also called cerumen, is the sticky yellow or brown substance found in your ear canal. Though we don’t often think about our earwax until we try removing it, the sticky substance is vital to protecting our ear health. Similar to how mucus in your nose and throat traps germs and bacteria before they enter…
A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
Your child’s ear, nose and throat (ENT) health is crucial for their overall well-being, directly impacting their hearing, breathing and speaking abilities. To safeguard your child’s development and quality of life, it’s important to be proactive about their ENT health. Healthy Habits Fostering ENT health begins with cultivating healthy daily habits. Here’s how you can…
It’s Time to Make Your ENT New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions often include setting goals for activity levels, healthy eating and mental health, but have you ever considered setting resolutions for your ear, nose and throat health? Now may be the time to do so, for both you and your family. Consider the negative impact chronic conditions may have had over your past…
Do My Child’s Ear Tubes Need to Be Removed?
Does your child experience frequent or severe ear infections? If so, their pediatrician may refer them to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician to have ear tubes placed. Below we review everything you need to know about ear tubes, including whether or not they need to be removed. What Are Ear Tubes? Ear tubes,…
How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery?
Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes (TT), are an extremely common treatment for chronic middle ear infections in young children. In fact, according to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “Almost 7% of all children will have a least one set of TT by 3 years of age, and approximately 20%…
How to Know if Your Baby Has an Ear Infection
Ear infections, also known as otitis media, are extremely common in babies and children. In fact, according to one review, “Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common diagnosis in childhood acute sick visits. By three years of age, 50% to 85% of children will have at least one episode of AOM.” If your child…