Swimmer’s ear is a medical condition that results in significant pain as a result of irritation, inflammation, or infection in the ear. Its name is based on the fact that it normally affects swimmers. It typically affects children as well as teenagers, but can also...
It’s very common for kids to stick things where they don’t belong: namely the nose and the ears. The list of things they insert just keeps continues to grow, from candy to rocks to beads and buttons. All of these foreign bodies can lead to some serious health issues,...
Statistics show that every year almost half a million children undergo surgeries under anesthesia in which ear tubes are inserted into their eardrums. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and is carried out to remove any fluid that may have become trapped...
DON’T STICK STICKS UP YOUR NOSE! DON’T STUFF STUFF IN YOUR EARS! KIRKUS REVIEW by Jerald S. Altman, Richard Jacobson In their debut, co-authors Altman and Jacobson explain to young readers the appropriate uses for the nose, ears, and mouth—and what should...
Young children, out of curiosity, often insert small objects in their nose and ears. They do this out of innocence, curiosity, and a bid to explore their bodies. It is important for adults to understand that such actions can lead to serious health problems, especially...