Episode 25: Ear tubes, tonsillectomies, bloody noses and more! Pediatric ENT 101 w/ Dr Nina Shapiro

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Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Ask Dr Jessica!  In today's episode, Dr Jessica Hochman is joined by Dr Nina Shapiro.  They discuss the most common reasons why a child visits a pediatric ENT.  First, Dr Shapiro explains when a child may benefit from having their tonsils and/or adenoids removed (@4:43).   She also explains tonsil stones; are they something to worry about? (@13:18).   They also talk about ear infections (@15:14); how do kids get ear infections? when might  ear tubes be indicated?  What is it like to get ear tubes placed? Will a child need to go under anesthesia? And can they still swim after the ear tubes are placed?   We also talk about kids who get frequent bloody noses (@28:55)--at what point is it a good idea to visit an ENT?   How to ENTs treat bloody noses. This episode is a must listen for any parent ! 

Dr Nina Shapiro is currently the director of pediatric otolaryngology at UCLA. She also graduated from Cornell University and Harvard Medical School.  Dr Shapiro has been a regular guest on the show "The Doctors" and her work has also been featured  in the LA Times, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal.  To learn more about Dr Shapiro, be sure and check out her website: http://drninashapiro.com.

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