PITUITARY GLAND TUMOURS AND SURGERY: What is “the pituitary”? “The pituitary” is a gland that produces several different types of hormones that have a major impact in our bodies. The pituitary gland is also referred to as the “master gland” because its hormones control the production and release of other hormones in different parts of […]
EAR INFECTIONS AND “GLUE EAR”: HEALTHY EARS, HAPPY CHILD: The anguish and frustration of having a young child who is frequently sick is something many parents can relate to. Ear infections are not only miserable for the child, but can impact significantly on family dynamics, with interrupted sleep for child and parents alike, and often […]
DOES YOUR CHILD SNORE? Should you be concerned about a child that snores? Recent evidence suggests that there may be an impact on neurocognitive development in children who snore. What is obstructive sleep apnoea? In children, the majority of cases of obstructive sleep apnoea occur because the airway is narrowed by enlarged soft tissues, usually […]
