Stomatognathic System: News and Research on Pharynx

MeSH tree: A14.724

The Medical Minute: Ear infections and kids

An earache can turn a happy, energetic child into a cranky, uncomfortable one in no time. It's a common struggle—5 out of 6 kids will have an ear infection by age 3, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one?

My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a right age to have the surgery done? I've ...

Does my child need ear tubes?

Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory illness. Ear infections ...

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