Month: May 2008
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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring
When children have a cold or a throat infection the tonsils can become infected and swell up, causing symptoms such as a sore throat, headache and fever. This is called tonsillitis. They can also block the airways, making it difficult for your child to breathe, especially when asleep. This can cause sleep problems such as…
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Snoring in children – Part1
Snoring and sleep apnea in children Most children snore on occasion, and about 10 percent or more snore on most nights. Snoring is a noise that occurs during sleep when the child is breathing in and there is some blockage of air passing through the back of the mouth. The opening and closing of the…
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NASAL POLYPS
Nasal polyps are swelling of the lining of the nose, which is usually due to allergic inflammation of the lining of the nose. Nasal polyps come from the lining of the nose and often originate from the ethmoid sinuses, which drain into the side wall of the nasal cavity. Nasal polyps contain inflammatory fluid and,…