Ear infections aren’t life-threatening when treated with antibiotics. But when a child has recurring ear infections, that can make life difficult for the whole family. Ongoing ear infections and persistent ear fluid can even affect a child’s development. A specialist can help find the right treatment and identify any underlying causes.…
Read MoreHealthcare can be confusing and especially so if you are trying to decide how to handle taking care of a sick child or yourself. Do you go to the doctor or wait it out at home? Plano Moms recently sat down with Dr. Michael Kubala, an ENT in Plano and a Dad of two young boys to get some guidance for their readers. Here's a recap of their interview.…
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In Texas, when you think of summer, you think of heat and water activities as a great way to beat the heat and stay active! Swimming, boating, even backyard slip ‘N’ slides are great ways play outside and minimize screen time; but, as most parents have experienced at some point, nothing stops fun for kids like ear pain. We sat down with Dr. Michael Kubala an otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat doctor) and surgeon on staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery to talk about what all parents need to know to protect their kiddos from this common infection.…
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