Grommet surgery is a common ear procedure for children. It involves inserting small tubes or grommets into the eardrum to help drain fluid from the middle ear. Children might need this surgery for various reasons, which will be discussed in detail in this blog post. If you're a parent or caregiver who's wondering whether your child needs grommet surgery, keep reading to learn more.
Recurrent Middle Ear Infections
One of the most common reasons why children need grommet surgery is because they have recurrent middle ear infections.
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Hearing loss is a symptom that hits many people at some point in their lives. In some cases, the loss is short-term and may resolve itself. In others, you may require a hearing test and ongoing input from an ENT specialist. Here are some of the common causes and the type of treatment you can expect.
A Change in Pressure
A quick change in the pressure in the environment around you results in the pressure inside your ears not matching it.
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Sinuses can become aggravated due to several reasons so it is unsurprising that a good number of the population will contend with this problem at one time or another. Additionally, the severity of the discomfort will vary from one person to the next. Some individuals that suffer from occasional sinusitis may be able to relieve their symptoms with over the counter medications such as antihistamines or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
In severe cases, though, you may need sinus surgery.
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While the gentle whistle of a baby snoring can be very cute, for some children the noise is less of a gentle rumble and more of a thumping freight train. If your child is an extremely loud snorer it can result in less than adequate sleep for them, as well as affecting the sleep quality of parents, siblings and anyone else around. Here are some of the options if your child's snoring is concerning you.
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