Ear, Nose & Throat
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March 28, 2011Halitosis
Halitosis in a young child may be due to mouth breathing or thumb sucking. A thorough examination should provide the cause of this chronic bad breath.
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April 19, 2010
Different Causes of Ear Drainage
Dr. Theriot looks at three cases of ear drainage, all with different causes and treatments.
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March 29, 2010
Halitosis
Bad breath in a young child needs to be addressed. The most common causes are chronic mouth breathing or thumb sucking.
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July 09, 2007
Snoring In A Two-Year Old—A Problem, Or Not?
When a person sleeps and is relaxed, the upper airways can somewhat collapse on themselves, narrowing the passageway for air into the lungs. Large adenoids further compromise the airway.
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April 23, 2007
Sinusitis in Children: Often Times Things Aren’t Always As They Appear
The treatment of sinusitis deserves special attention. A true sinus infection must be treated with 14 - 21 days of antibiotics.
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August 27, 2001
Up Your Nose
When a patient comes into the office with sniffles, Dr. Theriot finds more than he expects.
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December 18, 2000
She Wants Her Ears Pierced
When a girl is old enough to care for her new earrings and to consent to the procedure she should be allowed a single piercing.
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June 01, 1997Tonsils And Adenoids…When To Do Surgery: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
In the case of large tonsils and adenoids, the decision to do surgery is one that must be made on an individual basis, as each case is different.