Category: Nose
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Choanal Atresia Repair by Co2 Laser
Choanal atresia is a narrowing or blockage of the nasal airway by membrane or bony tissue. It is a congenital condition, meaning it is present at birth. When the nasal airway develops, it starts at the level of the skin of the face, where two indentations develop. These pits become deeper and deeper and eventually…
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Oxygen Concentrate: Health Benefits
 Oxygen Therapy Oxygen therapy is a way to get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream in patients with hypoxemia. Some people need extra oxygen all the time. Others need it from time to time throughout the day or overnight. A doctor will prescribe how much oxygen you need, based on blood tests. He or…
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Hemifacial Atrophy and Cosmetic Surgery of Face
Hemi facial atrophy, otherwise known as Romberg’s disease, is a disorder of unknown etiology. It is characterized by progressive wasting of skin, subcutaneous fat, cartilage, bone, muscle and hair. It was when first reported by Romberg in 1846. The most common early sign is a painless cleft, the “coup de sabre”, near the midline of…