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Testimonial of a Snoring and Sleep Apnea Sufferer.

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Over the years, I have treated thousands of patients suffering from snoring and sleep apnea. Many of them write me to tell how treatment has changed and improved their lives. Many of them were hooked on CPAP machine to live, but multilevel OSA Surgery have cured many of them and were able to give up CPAP Machine completely for good.

Please read the following Testimonial from one of my patient- Rev Fr.Shaji, who is a Christian preacher and priest from Bangalore India.

“A Whole New Life….”

My Testimony…

I am Rev Shaji Thomas who was suffering from severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea since 15 years.  After the sleep study I was advised to use CPAP Machine in 2011 but it was not at all successful for me. I was not able to travel in Train or in any other means with the public because of my unbearable snoring.  Day time sleepiness was my major problem. I felt very tired every day and was fully exhausted due to lack of oxygen supply to the brain. As a result of my OSA I was caught with BP and started medication since 2012 and other difficulties with my heart also occurred. I had to also start medication to control my cholesterol. One of ENT Specialist suggested undergoing a nasal surgery to remove the polyps in the sinus and also to rectify my deviated septum. For a second opinion I had an opportunity to visit Dr K O Paulose and after thorough check up and assessment including sleep study he advised me to to undergo CAUP (Coblator assisted Uvolopalatopharyngopasty. Coblator Tonsillectomy and Fess with Septoplasty and CAPT Turbinoplasty) . I was little worried about this surgery especially about my voice. Doctor guaranteed me for 80% result and I decided to undergo this multi level surgery on 7th June 2016 at Jubilee Memorial Hospital, Trivandrum. By God’s grace and by the committed treatment of Dr K O Paulose I am 100% alright after my surgery. Now my snoring has stopped and more energetic and fresh in all my activities-a whole new life now. The cost of Surgery was not too expensive also.

My heartfelt thanks to Dr K O Paulose and the staff of Jubilee Hospital which is a Christian Mission Hospital in Trivandrum, Capital of Gods Own Country Kerala in South India. All of them  became instrumental in my healing.

About the Surgeon-Doctor K O Paulose is more than a Doctor. He is good friend, counsellor, a family member, a man with compassion, a man of prayer and a person who is deeply committed to his Mission with no hidden agenda.

 

Rev Shaji Thomas

(A Priest of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church presently working at Bangalore)

Mobile – 09740812910

rev_shajiachan@yahoo.com

For Consultation:

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Make Physical Consultation  with-

Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS, Consultant ENT Surgeon

Jubilee Hospital Trivandrum Kerala South India

Tel. 0471 3080300 , 0471 233 4561

OP Clinic  Mon-Wed-Friday 9 AM -12 Noon

Operation Days Tues-Thu-Saturday 8 AM -2 PM

To Reach Jubilee Hospital: jubileehospitaltrivandrum

http://www.jubileehospital.org/

 

Anesthesia, CPAP, ENT For Pediatric (Children), Sleep Apnoea, Snoring, Surgery, Throat ·

Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Children (Ts Ads)-Any Treatment?

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Snoring and Sleep apnea is a condition of interrupted breathing cause by a narrowing in the throat or upper airway. These breathing pauses typically last between 10 to 60 seconds and can occur up to hundreds of times a night.

This narrowing can be due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, obesity, or other medical problems. This condition occurs in both adults and children, but is most prevalent in obese patients.

This chronic sleep deprivation in kids results in daytime sleepiness, slow reflexes, poor concentration, and poor performance in classroom.

Causes of Snoring in Children

and Adenotonsillar hypertrophy – the commonest cause

and Obesity – increases the risk of OSA nearly five times.

and Neuromuscular diseases-presence of craniofacial abnormalities.

Symptoms

and Snoring – usually parents seek attention; many will just get better as they grow older.

and Mouth breathing and dental anomalies-Adenoid Face

and Choking and gasping for breath at night

and Daytime somnolence and tiredness are prominent

and Not doing well at school due to poor concentration.

and Failure to thrive.

and Behavioral problems.

and Enuresis – thought to be due to lack of awareness overnight.[2]

Types of sleep apnea

and Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when the soft tissue in the back of your throat relaxes during sleep and blocks the airway, often causing you to snore loudly.

and Central sleep apnea is a much less common type of sleep apnea that involves the central nervous system, occurring when the brain fails to signal the muscles that control breathing. People with central sleep apnea seldom snore.

and Mixed sleep apnea is a combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.

Other signs and symptoms of sleep apnea

and Morning headaches

and Memory or learning problems and not being able to concentrate

and Feeling irritable, depressed, or having mood swings or personality changes

and Dry mouth or sore throat when you wake up

Investigations

The gold standard is probably polysomnography, commonly called sleep studies.

Other investigations that may be needed

and Lateral neck radiography, e.g. CT/MRI scan.

and Blood Tests to rule out Hypothyroidism Diabetes etc

and X-ray Chest and ECG

Treatment

Medical

and Continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) is rarely used for children. It may be considered if adenotonsillectomy is not possible or has failed.

and Weight loss programme in obese children.

and There is no role for antibiotics (unless tonsillitis is present) or for steroids.

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Surgical

Adenotonsillectomy for adenotonsillar hypertrophy. This is curative in the majority of patients. The surgeon may remove tonsils, adenoids, or excess tissue at the back of the throat or inside the nose. Or the surgeon may reconstruct the jaw to enlarge the upper airway. Children who had these surgeries have experienced improvements in behavior, quality of life, and other symptoms.

Tracheostomy – very rarely indicated and only as an exceptional last resort.

CPAP for sleep apnea?

Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults but not usually recommended unless other treatment fails. A CPAP machine prevents sleep apnea by blowing air into a mask that covers the nose and mouth. The stream of air keeps the airways open.

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