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Last week, we explored some of the most common causes of choking in children. Today we continue and look into how to prevent children from choking. The American Academy of Otolaryngology reports that foods with the highest risk of choking include: peanuts, seeds, hard candy, whol...
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Choking remains a leading cause of injury and mortality amongst children up to 5 years of age. In this two-part series, we'll first examine some of the most common causes of choking in children and then explore some ways to reduce the risk of choking. 60% of non-fatal choki...
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A cholesteatoma is an abnormal growth in the middle ear, behind the ear drum. The most typical cause is repeated ear infections, poor eustachian tube function, or a tear behind the ear drum that causes skin to grow in the middle ear. As the ear growth enlarges, pus may...
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The tracheotomy is one of the oldest documented surgical procedures. It involves making an incision through the front of the throat to allow access to the windpipe, or trachea. The hole from the incision, also called the stoma, can be used to help the patient breathe without the...
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Children with cochlear implants are more likely to develop pneumococcal meningitis, a form of bacterial meningitis. As a result, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends those with cochlear implants receive vaccinations for bacterial meningitis on the same scheduled r...
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Although obesity has long been considered to have a hand in sleep apnea, a new study conducted in at the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests that belly fat, also known as visceral or abdominal fat, is associated with a higher instances of sleep ap...
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Summer is heating up everywhere this year, from heat waves on the West Coast all the way to the East. And, who are we kidding, it's always hot at the end of the summer in Florida. In addition to sunburn on your head, neck, and body, dehydration and heat exhaustion are serio...
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More changes related to the Affordable Care Act will take effect starting in 2014. You or someone in your family may already be benefiting from the Affordable Care Act by receiving free preventative care (like well-child visits or flu shots) or being covered by insurance when the...
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A study published in the Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery suggests that toddlers with sleep apnea who sleep on their backs may experience more respiratory problems that toddlers who don't sleep on their backs. It was a small study, and additiona...
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Summertime fun can be stopped short by a summer cold or lingering allergies. Decongestant nasal spray can provide relief from inflamed nasal passages, allowing you to breathe easy again. Over-relying on nasal sprays can have harmful effects, though. For some people, using nasal s...
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In order to diagnose sinusitis, your Orlando ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) may recommend having x-rays taken. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool for identifying broken bones, which may first come to mind, but it's also useful in evaluating the possibility of sinusitis...
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There are three main substance categories that life-threatening allergens fall into: food, insects, and medications. Exposure to one of these allergens can cause immediate anaphylaxis, which can include symptoms like throat swelling, rash or hives, dizziness, and d...
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