Search Results

An ear infection is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infection...

There are many types of ear and nose anomalies that may be present at birth (congenital). These can be broken down into two groups based on how they are treated. Malformations occur when they are miss...

Snoring in children is often of little concern, especially if it only happens once in a while or is triggered by a cold or allergies. However, if your child snores regularly or if their snoring gets i...

Airway disorders affect how babies in children breathe, eat, swallow and sleep. Airway disorders may be diagnosed before birth or develop overtime because of an infection or injury. Conditions that ca...

The tonsils are two lumps of tissue on both sides of the back of the throat that act as the immune system’s first line of defense against bacteria and viruses that enter the mouth. This function...

Mouth breathing is sometimes a necessary function, particularly when a respiratory infection closes the nasal passages with drainage However, consistent or chronic mouth breathing, especially in child...

Tongue-tie is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion. With tongue-tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the ...

Laryngopharyngeal reflex, LPR, occurs when stomach acid contents reflux all the way up to the esophagus and into the throat. When this happens, acidic material meets sensitive tissue at the back of th...

Adenoids are a patch of tissue that sits at the very back of the nasal passage. Adenoids help keep the body healthy by trapping bacteria and viruses that enter our bodies through breathing or swallowi...

Nasal obstruction occurs when the nasal passages are blocked or there is difficulty breathing through the nose. Nasal obstruction is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying cause that has ...