After being born with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, Camila’s parents opted for her to receive cochlear implant surgery at CHOC.
Ear infections and kids: What parents should know
A CHOC expert explains the common signs and symptoms of ear infections and how parents can help their kids.
Why are kids more likely to get strep throat than adults?
A CHOC expert explains why kids commonly get strep throat infections, how to receive a strep throat test and how to prevent spread.
Undergoing thyroid cancer surgery: Molly’s story
After undergoing two thyroid surgeries to remove cancerous cells, Molly receives ongoing care at CHOC and is thriving in life.
How to stop bloody noses in kids
Though messy and sometimes scary, most bleeding noses will stop on their own and can be treated at home, here’s how.
The best way to clean a child’s earwax
Between cotton swabs and drops, what’s the best way to clean a child’s earwax? Learn the best technique, and when to call the pediatrician.
Tonsillectomy technique speeds return to normal diet, reduces pain
An intracapsular tonsillectomy results in less bleeding and pain; a reduced need for pain medication; and a rapid return to normal diet.
How painless tonsillectomies are changing CHOC patients’ recoveries
After hearing her mother’s stories of the aftermath of her teenage tonsillectomy, Jenna Opp was a little worried before the same procedure.
The dangers of loud noises and little ears: What parents should know
A new study co-authored by Dr. Jay Bhatt, a CHOC otolaryngologist, finds that nearly a quarter of U.S. children are at risk for hearing loss.
