Articles for tag: Medical Emergency, Tracheotomy

Causes and Symptoms of Epiglottitis

In the back of your throat, there is a small flap of skin that hangs down. This little anatomical structure is known as the epiglottis. If you take a look in a mirror, open you mouth really wide, and say “AH!”, you can see your epiglottis. Like just about every organ in the body, the ...

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Reasons Why Your Child May Need a Tracheotomy

Generally, if your child needs a trach, it is not something you can go home, think about, and return to the doctor with your answer. Most cases don’t allow you the gift of that choice. If you do have the liberty of that option, it’s not likely you have much time to think about your ...

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Swallowing Disorders in Children

Dysphagia is a type of swallowing disorder that occurs in both children and adults. It’s the inability to easily pass food and liquids from the mouth, down to the esophagus and into the stomach during the swallowing process. Children with dysphagia can choke easily and become frustrated due to this dangerous problem. Malnutrition is also ...

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The Best Online Sites for Medical Supplies

Medical supplies are available at web sites online but simply typing “medical supplies” into the search engine might not locate what you’re needing – you’ll likely find scrubs, stethoscopes and operating masks instead. But, if you’re needing those types of supplies, you can definitely get them at the web sites www.allheart.com , www.ClaflinEquip.com , or ...

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Celebrity Scars: Which Stars Have Been Beautified with Plastic Surgery?

Hollywood is often thought of as the land of beautiful people, regardless of whether or not their physical attributes have been altered via plastic surgery. Movie stars are gazed upon as society role models and in this digital age of visual media they are at the forefront of fashion, diet, and cosmetic trends. However the ...