Otolaryngologist Inese Daine-Loža: Toy dinosaurs help patients feel safer
Inese Daine-Loža, an otolaryngologist at Riga 1st Hospital, deals daily with problems ranging from adenoids and earaches to sleep apnea. She warns against improper ear cleaning and urges not to treat snoring with internet miracle cures.
At Riga 1st Hospital, otolaryngologist Inese Daine-Loža has two toy dinosaurs on her desk, which she calls "support persons". They help calm both children and adult patients who come to see her.
Wide range of patient issues
In her daily practice, Daine-Loža handles a variety of health concerns. Among her patients are children with adenoids, people complaining of ear pain, and those who need foreign objects removed from their ears – such as Lego pieces or bits of cotton swabs. Breathing difficulties through the nose and serious sleep apnea are also common.
Dangers of ear cleaning
The doctor specifically warns against cleaning ears with cotton swabs, as they can leave fragments in the ear canal and cause complications. She advises not to use these items for ear cleaning and to entrust it to a specialist.
Treating snoring
Regarding snoring, Daine-Loža emphasizes that it should not be treated with "miracle remedies" purchased online. She urges patients to consult a doctor to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate therapy.
