December 2024

Cleft lip and cleft palate refer to when an individual has a split or opening in their upper lip, roof of their mouth, which is referred to as the palate or both. The split often appears to join with one the nostrils or both. Cleft palate and cleft lip are common birth defects, usually resulting […]

Swimmer’s ear, which is referred to in the medical industry as otitis externa, is when the external ear canal becomes inflamed, usually as a result of an infection. Children with swimmer’s ear will usually tug, scratch, or pull on their ear or they will complain of pain or itching in their ear. It is called […]