191 Wakefield Street Adelaide
(08) 8185-1661
Dr Theodore Athanasiadis - MBBS, PhD, FRACS, Laryngologist
Dr Sam Boase - BMBS (Hons), PhD, FRACS, H&N Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr Trish MacFarlane - MBBS, FRACS
Adelaide & Hills ENT
Address:
191 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000
(08) 8185-1661
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Recurrent Ear Infections
Acute otitis media
"Glue Ear"
Otitis media with effusion/Fluid in the middle ear
Snoring / Sleep Apnoea
Not normal in children
Recurrent ear infections can lead to high fevers, irritability as well as damage to the ear and ear drum. Most children will experience this once or twice a year, however, if it is severe or occurring more frequently, then ENT review and grommet insertion may be required. Grommets reduce the number and severity of ear infections as well as improve hearing if fluid is present.
Young children are susceptible to developing fluid build up in their middle ear. If this persists for up to 3 months or if there are concerns regarding speech and language development it may require placement of a small ventilating tube (grommet) to treat it.
Snoring is not normal in children. If it is present most nights and can even be heard outside the childs' room then this most likely represents sleep apnoea. This means the child works harder to breathe at night which may result in restless sleep, being warm or sweaty at night as well as behavioural concerns. The reduced oxygen levels result in increased strain on the heart and brain. Fortunately this can be corrected in 99% of cases by removing the tonsils and adenoids to make more space.
Our Commitment
Dr Theo Athanasiadis
Advanced voice & swallowing
Sinus disease
Snoring and sleep apnoea
Paediatric & Adult ENT
Return To Work voice cases
Wholistic medical and surgical approach to adult and paediatric ENT
with world class technology and modern techniques
tailored to the individual patient.
Dr Sam Boase
Head and neck cancer
Sinus disease
Snoring and sleep apnoea
Paediatric & Adult ENT
Dr Trish MacFarlane
Ear disease
Hearing loss
Sinus disease
Paediatric & Adult ENT