In this article we take a look at: Tongue Tie Mucocele Tongue Tie Ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, is a genetic condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. A child who suffers from the condition will have an unusually stunted lingual frenulum (the tissue that connects the tongue and the mouth base). Tongue tie can …
In this piece we discuss: Tonsillitis Adenoiditis Snoring Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Tonsillitis Tonsils are lymphoid tissue that are located on each side, at the back of your child’s throat and play a role in fighting infections. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. We commonly think of tonsillitis as strept throat, but not all …
A look at common swallowing conditions: Trouble Swallowing Drooling Foreign Body Aspiration Trouble Swallowing An infant or child who suffers from difficulty swallowing – also known as dysphagia- will have trouble passing food or liquids down the throat. The act of swallowing is a very complex, coordinated event that involves dozens of muscles and nerves …