Can Immunotherapy Help Reduce Dust Mite Allergies?
Do you get itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat when you dust the house or take boxes up to the attic? If so, you may be allergic to dust mites – microscopic arachnids that feed on dead skin cells, animal dander and other particles found in dust. Unfortunately, no matter how clean…
What Is Ear Tube Surgery?
Ear tube surgery is performed in order to treat and prevent middle ear infections. The procedure is mostly performed on children; this is because children’s Eustachian tubes – which connect the middle ears to the back of the throat – are much shorter and more horizontal than adults’, making it harder for fluid to drain…
Adult Tonsillectomy & What to Expect
While tonsillectomies are very commonly performed on children, some adults benefit from the procedure, too. Below we review when an adult may need a tonsillectomy, how to prepare for surgery, what the procedure entails and what the recovery process is like. When an Adult Tonsillectomy Is Performed You may need an adult tonsillectomy if: You…