Category: Snoring
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Complications of Snroing and Sleep Apnea
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep apnea can lead to a number of complications, ranging from daytime sleepiness to possible increased risk of death. Sleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation. Medical Complications: • High Blood Pressure- Many people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) develop high blood…
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea:Pre OP work Up
A history and physical examination, focusing on risk factors for cardiac and pulmonary complications and a determination of the patient’s functional capacity, are essential to any preoperative evaluation. Laboratory investigations should be ordered only when indicated by the patient’s medical status, drug therapy, or the nature of the proposed procedure and not on a routine…
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Treating An Intense Sneezer
Karthik a 13 year old boy is one of the record cases of sneezing patients I have seen and dealt with. He tried everything possible , antihistamines, steroid, and what not from younger age, but no avail. As a last resort he is undergoing Laser surgery of Nose, as nothing else left. World Record of…