Question 1

what is it called when a hospital refuses to put a tracheotomy tube into this child's trachea so the parents can take the child home?

Accepted Answer

Need more information: We can't answer this question without more detailed information about the case. But since there seems to be a disagreement between the doctors taking care of the child and the parents, this service is probably not a good place to get a second opinion. If you question the decision of the care providers, you may need to involve an ethic committee to review the case or request a second opinion from another specialist. Good luck, I hope the child eventually recovers!

Question 2

tell me the difference between the plastic thing they put in your nose, an oxygen mask, and a breathing tube?

Accepted Answer

Levels of help: Each can be used to give a person oxygen.  The prongs in the nose are nasal cannula, the mask delivers a higher concentration or oxygen and the breathing tube does the highest.  That last intervention, called intubation, is also a way to completely breathe for a person.  The intensity of the patient's need determines which is appropriate for a given case.

Question 3

my granddaughter is 21 months old and had tubes put in her ears. she also had the adenoids removed. is drooling common? her nose is running constantly

Accepted Answer

Allergies?: Allergies can cause drooling and a runny nose.  Be sure there are no fragrances or aerosols being used in her environment (all of which exacerbate or cause allergies).  Go with her to her next appt, if okay with parents, and see what the doc says about this. No scented soaps, detergents, candles and no fabric softeners.  This goes for the people that hug her too!

Question 4

is it normal after getting ear tubes put in to have a runny nose, sweating and my body/head feeling hot?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated : The symptoms you have described are not typically associated with insertion of myringotomy tubes, but is more suggestive of an infectious process.

Question 5

is it possible to suck air through a hole/cut on alveolar ridge?able to do so after seeing an ent doctor who put camera tube through nose to mouth.

Accepted Answer

It's possible: I'm unable to comment on the ENT procedure.  Air can travel from the nose to the mouth if there is a hole from the mouth, through the bone and into the sinus.  This communication could take place if, for example, a tooth is extracted that has roots within the sinus.

Question 6

i call my doctor and he put me on antibiotics for a bad sore throat but it went up to my ears and head i feel pretty bad can i try something else?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain is: Common in many people with throat infections.  There is nothing wrong with the ears usually.  If they hurt when you swallow or yawn then source is the throat.  I would recommend a good decongestant and antihistamine combination for the associated symptoms.  Try otc Pseudoephedrine and fexofenadine.

Question 7

what can happen to my nose if my nj tube placed for to long?

Accepted Answer

Needs care: Outside: make sure it's neither pressing nor pulling on any part of the nose or it can erode the structure of the nose.   Inside: keep the nose moist to avoid nosebleeds from it rubbing against the nasal lining. Ensure that a medical professional is monitoring it for these and other issues.

Question 8

what is the condition called that causes the nose to run when eating?

Accepted Answer

Vasomotor rhinitis: When we eat, our parasympathetic nervous system gets activated and causes us to secrete digestive fluids.  For some people, they also get activation of their nasal secretions. Nasal steroid sprays and nasal ipratropium spray are some treatment options, but both require a physician's prescription.

Question 9

what is and how would a procedure called chest tube drainage be handled?

Accepted Answer

Same as its name : It is a tube inserted into chest cavity around the lung to drain air or fluid/blood/pus. After it is inserted the amount of fluid removed daily along with type of fluid plus almost daily chest x-ray will tell your doctor when it is ready to come out . In case of air leakage they will wait for air to stop before pulling it out as long as your x ray looks good.

Question 10

what to do if i do not want surgery because thats too expensive. any diys anything beside a nose huggie whateer they call those?

Accepted Answer

Nose treatment: Surgery is the best method to change the appearance of the nose. Some doctors use injectable fillers, as well.

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What is it called when they put a tube in your nose

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What is it called when a hospital refuses to put a tracheotomy tube into this child's trachea so the parents can take the child home?

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Tell me the difference between the plastic thing they put in your nose, an oxygen mask, and a breathing tube?

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My granddaughter is 21 months old and had tubes put in her ears. she also had the adenoids removed. is drooling common? her nose is running constantly

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Is it normal after getting ear tubes put in to have a runny nose, sweating and my body/head feeling hot?

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Is it possible to suck air through a hole/cut on alveolar ridge?able to do so after seeing an ent doctor who put camera tube through nose to mouth.

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I call my doctor and he put me on antibiotics for a bad sore throat but it went up to my ears and head i feel pretty bad can i try something else?

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What can happen to my nose if my nj tube placed for to long?

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What is the condition called that causes the nose to run when eating?

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What is and how would a procedure called chest tube drainage be handled?

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What to do if i do not want surgery because thats too expensive. any diys anything beside a nose huggie whateer they call those?

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