What About Ear Tubes for Children?

What About Ear Tubes for Children?

If you have raised children, you have experienced what it is like when a little suffers from an ear infection (acute otitis media). They are almost a rite of passage for children: by the age of five, nearly every child has experienced at least one episode. It can stem...
Restoring Hearing: How Do Cochlear Implants Work?

Restoring Hearing: How Do Cochlear Implants Work?

Learning that your child is suffering from hearing loss can be difficult to cope with. For some children, cochlear implants are a wonderful option that can allow the sensation of hearing. Since their invention, they’ve helped over 300,000 people with moderate to...
4 Pediatric Problems That Impact Speech Development

4 Pediatric Problems That Impact Speech Development

Speech is a simple act with complicated anatomy. We need our lungs, throat, mouth, tongue, teeth and even our nose to work in tandem to produce words, and we need our ears functioning well so that we can learn to speak. Problems with any of these structures can impact...
Why Does My Child Keep Choking and Coughing?

Why Does My Child Keep Choking and Coughing?

It’s normal for a baby or young child to choke and cough from time to time. When it happens frequently, there could be cause for concern. These episodes are typically due to aspiration, food or liquid accidentally entering the airway. There are a number of...