How Should I Prepare My Child for Ear Tube Surgery?

For children who have chronic, reoccurring ear infections, ear tubes are often recommended. These tubes are made of plastic or metal and are surgically placed in the eardrum to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear, treating and preventing infections. Ear tube surgery is extremely common. In fact, according to one 2022 article published…
Four Reasons Your Ears and Throat Hurt Simultaneously

Both ear pain and a sore throat are common conditions that most of us have experienced at one time or another. Sometimes, your ears and throat can hurt simultaneously. Let’s look at a few common conditions that can cause both ear and throat pain, as well as how to treat them. Allergies Allergens like pollen…
Can ENT Disorders Cause Bad Breath?

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common condition affecting up to 1/3 of the population. Though rarely a sign of something serious, it can be an embarrassing and frustrating problem, especially if you practice good oral hygiene and have tried every type of mouthwash or breath mint you can find at Metier Pharmacy….
How to Prevent ENT Disorders

There are many conditions that can affect the ears, nose and throat, and these conditions are known as ENT disorders. Fortunately, many of them can be prevented. We review how below. Preventing Ear Infections You can experience a middle ear infection if the Eustachian tubes – the passageways between the middle ear and back of…
Common ENT Symptoms

ENT problems are those that affect the ears, nose and throat. According to one study published in the journal Family Practice, “ENT problems occur frequently in the community.” Below we review the symptoms of common ENT disorders. Ear Infections Ear infections occur when inflammation blocks the Eustachian tubes, causing fluid to pool in the middle…
How Are ENT Disorders Diagnosed?

There’s a wide variety of conditions that ENT physicians, also known as otolaryngologists, treat. While the methods of diagnosing each one varies, there are some things that are similar. For example, an ENT physician will always take your medical history, ask you about your allergies and talk to you about your symptoms. Then they may…