Category: Snoring
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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…
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LAUP under GA
LAUPÂ under GA – Laser Assisted Uvulotpalatoplasty, or LAUP for short, a fairly new procedure for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. A similar procedure, using conventional non-laser surgery is called uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, or UPPP. The LAUP procedure was first developed in France, in 1990, now it is done in SUT Hospital, Pattom,Trivandrum, in…