As a parent, it can be difficult to see your child face health issues that require surgery. When it comes to ear surgery, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what to expect. Fortunately, child ear surgery is a common and safe procedure that can help address a variety of conditions. This blog post delves into various types of ear surgery, the reasons why children may require it, and what to anticipate before, during and after the procedure.
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Getting your hearing tested is important for many reasons, but the main one is that it can effectively pick up on gradual hearing loss that you may not have noticed. Hearing loss can be subtle, but this guide describes three signs that you should book yourself a hearing test.
You Can't Hear the TV or Radio Well
Having trouble hearing the radio or TV is often one of the first signs of hearing loss, but it's also quite a noticeable sign.
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Sinuses are located around your nose and eyes. They are cavities that are mainly tasked with mucus production. Mucus is important because it helps keep your nasal canals or passages moist and also provides a protective layer that helps keep out harmful substances like dirt, pollen, pollutants, organisms, etc.
What Are Some Sinus Problems?
Some people may have problems with their sinuses and experience symptoms like difficulty in breathing, stuffy noses, feeling pressure around the forehead, eyes and nose, headaches, blocked ears, runny nose, snoring, sinus infections, reduction in sense of smell, etc.
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If you have chronic sinusitis, it can become debilitating and get in the way of your day-to-day life. Here are some of the situations where surgery may be recommended:
Severe infection
If you have a severely infected sinus, surgery may be the only way to let it drain properly. This will only be assessed after a period of treatments with progressively stronger antibiotics. Surgery tends to be recommended if there is a blockage that is limiting the flow from the sinus, such as polyps.
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