Dr. James Kok Adult and Peds ENT

19/10/2025

**🏊‍♂️ Post-Swimming Care Tips for Kids 🧒✨**

Keep your little swimmers healthy and happy with these simple tips:

1️⃣ **Use nasal sprays**: Spray decongestant or steroid spray before swimming to protect their noses.

2️⃣ **Saline spray after swimming**: Rinse their noses with saline to clear out chlorine and irritants.

3️⃣ **Keep them warm**: Wrap them in a towel and ensure they’re warmly dressed post-swim.

4️⃣ **Shower off chlorine**: Have your kids rinse thoroughly after swimming to wash away chlorine and other chemicals.

5️⃣ **Dry ears properly**: Use a hair dryer or ear dryer to gently dry ears and prevent infections.

6️⃣ **Warm up with food**: Offer warm drinks like soup or tea to help stabilize their body temperature.

**Stay safe and make swimming fun! 💧🌞**

17/10/2025

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Did you know?

Chronic mouth breathing in children can have long-term effects on facial and jaw development!

When kids breathe through their mouths instead of their noses, it can lead to **altered facial growth**, such as a long, narrow face, and **misaligned jaws**. Over time, this can cause a **re****ed jaw development** and **narrow airway**.

🚨 These changes increase the risk of **Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)** in adulthood— a serious condition that disrupts sleep and impacts overall health.

🌟 **Early intervention** is key—checking in with healthcare professionals if mouth breathing persists can make a big difference!

14/10/2025

13/10/2025

Young children below the age of six do get sick 🤒 , and sick a lot ! They are introduced to the hundreds of viruses 🦠causing sickness when they first start school.

This doesn't mean that their immune system is weak and needs boosting, it is doing what it's supposed to do by learning and making your kids stronger for the future. Your child's immune system becomes stronger by getting sick and recovering.

Building immunity doesn't come from supplements , so parents save your money and feed your children good quality food and fruits 🍅🥭🍇🍉 instead. Also don't forget the best way to boost immunity is to have good sleep, exercise and keep your children vaccinated 😊

10/10/2025

Young children can sometimes get fluid stuck behind their ear drums which can affect their hearing. This is called glue ears.

While most glue will resolve by themselves , some children may need these tiny little tubes inserted through their ear drums to help drain the fluid and help them hear better. 👂

08/10/2025

🌟 Breathe Easy, Little Ones! 🌟

Did you know? House dust mites are a common allergy trigger in children. But now, there's a safe and effective solution — Sublingual Immunotherapy Spray! 👶💧

This reatment helps reduce allergy symptoms from the comfort of home, making life more comfortable and enjoyable for your kids. 🏡✨

Consult your doctor today to see if this is the right choice for your little one! ❤️👩‍⚕️

23/02/2025

I really hope this post helps all the parents out there with young children. 😊