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John McClay
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (Pediatric) | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Dr. John McClay practices Pediatric Otolaryngology in Dallas, TX. Pediatric otolaryngologists are primarily concerned with medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases in children. Services that Dr. McClay provides include the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, and head and neck diseases; surgery of the head and neck, including before and after-surgery care; consultation with other doctors when ear, nose, or throat diseases are detected; and assistance in the identification of communication disorders in children.
John McClay
- Dallas, TX
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Is it normal to have a sore throat after an endoscopy?
Yes. It can Occasionally occur for several days.
What anesthesia is used for ear surgery?
It depends on the type of ear surgery. For ear tube placement, anesthetic gases are used since the procedure is so short, approximately 15 minutes. For most other ear surgeries, READ MORE
It depends on the type of ear surgery. For ear tube placement, anesthetic gases are used since the procedure is so short, approximately 15 minutes. For most other ear surgeries, anesthetic gases or intravenous anesthesia can be used. Ask your surgeon to get the contact for the anesthesiologists he/she works with and you can discuss the anesthetic techniques with them.
How are sinus infections treated in babies?
Sinus infections are treated with antibiotics. Adjuvant therapy can include various forms of saline spray to flush the bacteria from the nose and nasal decongestants, like Nasonex READ MORE
Sinus infections are treated with antibiotics. Adjuvant therapy can include various forms of saline spray to flush the bacteria from the nose and nasal decongestants, like Nasonex or Flonase. The seriousness of sinus infections is based on the child's reaction to the infection. Factors to consider include the amount of fever they have, how they feel, and how they are eating and drinking
How do I relieve sinus pressure in my cheeks?
If the sinus pressure is related to swelling, the quickest way to relieve sinus pressure is with Afrin nasal spray. 2 sprays each nostril twice daily for 3 days can help decongest READ MORE
If the sinus pressure is related to swelling, the quickest way to relieve sinus pressure is with Afrin nasal spray. 2 sprays each nostril twice daily for 3 days can help decongest (decrease swelling of) the sinus openings and relive the sinus pressure. If you use it more than that, you run the risk of getting addicted. If you don't have heart problems, you can use the behind the counter, but over-the-counter Claitin-D, or Zyrtex-D, or allegra-D. The D refers to a 24-hour extended release dose of psuedofed -120 mg - that is supposed to last 24 hours. A single pill of psuedofed is 30 mg. Once you are decongested, saline and a topical nasal steroid spray, like Flonase or Nasacort or Rhinocort or Nasonex can help keep you open.
Does ear pain cause a baby to cry uncontrollably?
It certainly can. Usually, a child will grab his or her ear as well and run a fever. Also, a toddler can have pain from teething that could be intense. You may want to visit your READ MORE
It certainly can. Usually, a child will grab his or her ear as well and run a fever. Also, a toddler can have pain from teething that could be intense. You may want to visit your pediatrician for an exam if not improved with Tylenol or Motrin.
