Category: Ear
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Treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea in India by Co2 Laser
Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, South India Snoring and Laser Treatment in Inida Many patients come to my clinic with snoring which has become a terrible blight on their married lives. Recent figures suggest that 30% of men and 10% of women are affected by their own snoring, and that’s before you consider the effect that…
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Lobuloplasty – Repair of Torn Ear Lobe
Lobuloplasty is the repair of torn ear lobe. Otoplasty is a general term for ear reshaping. Ear lobe reconstruction is much less involved than other forms of ear reshaping. The raw edges are brought directly together using Ethilon skin sutures that are removed after 5-6 days. No provision for the jewelry hole is made…
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Snoring in children- Part 2
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in children Snoring and sleep apnea is a common symptom, occur in about 10-12% of children more at the age group of 3-10 years. Risk factors for snoring include being overweight, having allergies or other causes of nasal obstruction, having enlarged adenoids and/or tonsils. Since sleep problems can lead to…