Babies can hear their mother’s voice and heartbeat and other noises even when they are still in the womb. In fact, they can even tell the difference between their mother’s language and a foreign language just after birth. A study from the University of Helsinki demonstrated that babies could hear and remember a nursery rhyme Continue Reading »
Kids tend to be common-cold factories especially when they socialize with playmates in school or in play groups. A runny nose, sneezing, even an occasional cough are usually just symptoms of a rhinovirus infection of the upper respiratory tract, a.k.a. a cold. But cold symptoms often overlap with other conditions, including allergies, sinusitis, and the Continue Reading »
Summer is almost over in Birmingham. The school buses are getting ready to roll down the block again. The classrooms are being decorated to welcome students back. And germs are preparing to hop from one child to the next. A few sniffles and a cold may be an inevitable part of the back-to-school season, but Continue Reading »
When your child is in pain or suffering from an impairment of the ear, nose, and/or throat, you want to be sure you not only find the best quality care, but that your child feels comfortable and is treated with age-appropriate gentleness and consideration. Pediatric ENT Associates in Birmingham is just the solution you and Continue Reading »
Congenital hearing loss in children refers to hearing loss that occurs in utero (during pregnancy) or at birth. Congenital hearing loss may be caused by a genetic defect, such as one or more parents carrying a hearing loss gene; a disorder such as Down syndrome, Usher syndrome or Alport syndrome; an infection or disease in Continue Reading »
As pollen begins to fill the air in Birmingham, allergies kick in. Approximately 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as hay fever. Allergic rhinitis can either be seasonal – in which symptoms last from early spring to late fall – or perennial, which cause year-round distress. Symptoms of Continue Reading »
Earaches and ear infections are a common occurrence in young children in Birmingham because their Eustachian tubes, which run from the middle ear to the back of the nose, are not fully developed. In adults, the Eustachian tubes (also known as the auditory tubes or pharyngotympanic tubes) are slanted and fully opened, which encourages the Continue Reading »
Does your child snore? Does he or she have trouble staying awake during the day? Has his or her school performance or behavior declined in recent months? Have you been told it seems like he or she has ADHD? If any of this describes your child, then it could be obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a Continue Reading »
Undergoing tonsil removal is almost a rite of passage for American kids. In fact, pediatric tonsillectomy is the second most common surgery for children. But how can you tell your child has tonsil issues and not simply a sore throat? At Pediatric ENT Associates in Birmingham, we know that when your child doesn’t feel well, Continue Reading »
Colds and illnesses are an unfortunate but necessary part of childhood. From infancy to adulthood, a child’s immune system is constantly faced with new bacterium and viruses that it must build immunities against. One of the most common bacterial or viral infections young children will experience is sinusitis, which causes one or more of the Continue Reading »
