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Dysphagia is trouble swallowing normally. A dysphagia diet is a way of eating and drinking that is safer for a person who has trouble swallowing. It helps to prevent aspiration. On a dysphagia diet, only certain kinds of liquids are safe to drink.

Catheter ablation destroys (ablates) an abnormal electrical pathway or groups of electrical cells that may be causing a heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia). Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. All involve eating patterns that can harm your health and can greatly disrupt your life. For most people, treatment can help.

You probably can't stay away from all irritants all the time. But you'll most likely breathe better if you stay away from the substances that bother you.

Hearing aids can help your child hear. Hearing aids work by making sound louder. Hearing aids can be worn at any age.

If your child has hearing loss, hearing aids may help them hear more easily. Hearing plays an important role in your child's development. Hearing helps your child learn to speak, understand language, and communicate with others.

Doctors commonly leave this drain within the abdominal cavity after surgery. It helps prevent swelling and reduces the risk for infection. The tube is held in place by a few stitches. It is covered with a bandage. Your doctor will remove the drain when he or she determines you no longer need it.

Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is a problem with listening. It may be from a problem with the way the brain processes sound (auditory) information. It causes a child to have trouble hearing and understanding speech and sounds.

Here are images showing how to empty your drain after surgery.