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This surgery is done by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor or otolaryngologist. During surgery, the doctor removes the fluid from your child's middle ear and places a tiny tube in the eardrum. In most cases, surgery can be done on both ears in less than 30 minutes. In some children, the adenoids are also removed.

High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms. Healthy changes can help you lower your blood pressure. 

These steps can help you stay comfortable during treatment of a vaginal infection. They also help prevent vaginal infections in the future.

For your diabetes care, you may see your primary care doctor or a specialist 2 to 4 times a year. Here are some of the regular exams and tests recommended for people with diabetes.

Addison disease occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of the hormone cortisol. In some cases, they don't make enough of the hormone aldosterone. Here's what you need to know about home care for your child.

Your health care provider performed a procedure called cardioversion. Your provider used medicines or a controlled electric shock. This helped restore your heart's normal rhythm. Here are some instructions to follow while you recover.

Your child had a procedure called tympanoplasty to repair a damaged eardrum. Here's what you need to know about home care following this procedure.

You have had surgery to create an opening through your neck and into your trachea (windpipe). A tube (cannula) was inserted into the opening so you can breathe. You need to take care of your tracheostomy ("trach") tube, the opening in your neck (stoma), and the skin around the stoma once you leave the hospital. Your care team will teach you how to do this. The guidelines below will also help.

Learn more about the A1C blood test and how it can help you manage your diabetes.