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Tonsils and adenoids

Tonsils and adenoids

 

Tonsils and adenoids are lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat and nose. After the age of 2-3, they have no useful function. Studies have shown that children who have tonsils/adenoids removed suffer no loss in their immunity to diseases.


Allergy and sinus problems

Allergy and sinus problems

  

Nasal allergies or allergic rhinitis is very common. It often presents with blocked nose or nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing or coughing. It is often associated with asthma, eczema or itchy eyes.


Snoring and sleep apnoea management

Snoring and sleep apnoea management

 

Sleep Apnoea is a condition where the person is unable to breathe well when he or she sleeps. This results in choking episodes and the lack of oxygen reaching the brain during sleep.


Tongue tie

Tongue tie

Tongue tie is a condition where there is a band that bottom of the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This restricts the movement of the tongue.


Ear infections

Ear infections

 

The Ear can be broadly classified into the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear comprises the external ear that can be seen, the external ear canal where wax may build up and finally the eardrum, called the tympanic


Ear drainage and blocked ears

Ear drainage and blocked ears

 

Ear drainage and blocked ears can occur due to several causes. Commonly it can occur with impacted ear wax or ear infections. These include external ear infections (otitis externa) or middle ear infections (otitis media and Chronic suppu


Grommet tubes / ear tubes

Grommet tubes / ear tubes

Myringotomy and grommet tube insertion (M&T) otherwise known as ear tubes is a simple procedure which takes about 15 minutes. It involves making a small cut on the ear drum while the surgeon is visualizing the ear under an operating microscope


Ear Wax

Ear Wax

The human ear is designed to be self-cleaning, where ear wax (also called cerumen) migrates out of the external ear canal and onto the skin of the external ear (pinna). However, in certain circumstances, ear wax does not clear and instead accu


Hearing problem

Hearing problem

Hearing loss or impairment is often missed in children and it can affect the child’s speech and language development, and may present with behavioral and learning problems.


Cochlear implant

Cochlear implant

Cochlear implants, commonly referred to as a “bionic ear” provide direct electrical stimulation to the hearing nerves.


Nose Bleed

Nose Bleed

Nose bleeds or Epistaxis can be scary but it is very common in children. The bleeding is usually from the superficial thin blood vessels that are in the front part of the nose. The common causes of nose bleeds are dryness of the nasal lining, nose-picking, allergies, colds and injuries. Occasionally it can be caused by bleeding disorders or tumours.


Speech, Language, Hearing And Development Problems

Speech, Language, Hearing And Development Problems

It is important to assess the hearing status of a child who has speech and language problems or behavioral/development problems, as this is potentially a reversible cause. Another common cause to exclude is tongue tie.


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