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WHY DOES YOUR CHILD NEED A SPECIALIST? THE 4 MOST COMMON REASONS TO SEE A PEDIATRIC ENT No. 3: Chronic Ear Infections and Cholesteatoma
Taking your child to the doctor can be a stressful experience. It’s easy for parents to jump to the worst-case scenario when they’re worried about their child’s health. This anxiety only grows when your primary physician sends you to a specialist, such as an ENT doctor. To help concerned parents remain calm, here are some common reasons children are referred to a pediatric ENT. No. 1: Adenoid Trouble Adenoids are tissues at the back of the nasal cavity that trap any harmful bacteria you breathe in. Unfortunately, it’s very common for adenoids to cause problems in children. Sometimes the adenoids grow too big, making it hard for the child to breathe through their nose. This can lead to chronic inner ear infections. Another common adenoid problem is adenoiditis, which is when the adenoids become infected for months at a time. Adenoiditis can cause a runny nose, a nasty case of postnasal drip, headaches, and coughs. No. 2: Cleft Lip/Palate A cleft lip is a birth defect that happens when the tissue of the upper lip fails to join together before the baby is born. A cleft palate is a similar condition in the roof of the mouth. A cleft lip or cleft palate can cause problems with eating or speaking clearly, and children with cleft lips/palates tend to suffer chronic ear infections.
Chronic ear infections are one of the biggest reasons we see children at Texan ENT. Oversized adenoids are a common cause of ear infections in children, but we also see many kids with cholesteatomas. This is a deeper issue where a tear in the eardrum allows cysts to settle in the child’s inner ear. No. 4: Sinusitis Dealing with frequent sinus infections (sinusitis) is a painful experience at any age. Though most sinus infections can be successfully treated with a course of antibiotics, if your child suffers from frequent infections, then your ENT may recommend allergy testing to help determine the cause. These are just a few reasons why children may need to see an ENT doctor. While they can be scary, modern medicine has made most of these conditions much easier to treat. Next month, we’ll cover four more reasons why your child may need to pay a visit to our office. ... CONTINUED FROM COVER a present with the contract for the venue inside. Renee is great at pulling pranks because she can be so deadpan when she lies. I fall for it every time! Pranks like these offer a welcome bit of humor in day-to-day life. You can look at the world in a few different ways. I think it’s better to look at the world and laugh than to be depressed or angry all the time. April Fools' Day and light-hearted pranks remind us to take a moment and laugh.
Beet, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Salad
This crowd-pleasing dish is sure to be the biggest hit at your next gathering. And it’s good for you, too!
Ingredients
• 6 cups fresh arugula • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries • 1/2 avocado, cubed • 2 oz crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 3 tbsp shallots, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp honey • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste • 6 beets, peeled and quartered
Directions
5. Place coated beets on baking sheet and roast them for 12 minutes. Set the beets aside and allow them to cool. 6. In a large bowl, toss arugula, walnuts, and berries with the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. 7. Top salad with beets, avocado, and goat cheese.
1. Heat oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, shallots, and honey. 3. Gradually whisk olive oil into the mixture and season with salt and pepper. 4. In a small bowl, toss the beets in dressing until they are coated.
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