Category: Snoring
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgery:Post Op Care
Snoring, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and disrupted breathing due to obesity are disorders that affect breathing during sleep. These disorders speed up the development of diseases like heart attack and stroke and increase the risk of death due to them. Surgery for severe obstructive sleep apnea in these type of patients is to be done…
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Sleep (Dynamic) Endoscopy in Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Dynamic Sleep endoscopy, also known as sleep nasoendoscopy or drug-induced sleep endoscopy , is a useful investigation for studying the upper airway in a sleeping patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Using the knowledge gained from sleep endoscopy, the surgeon can tailor the operative procedure to the patient’s specific condition.Using midazolam or propofol as a…
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Septoplasty In Children:Be Careful
Careful Pre Op Planning:Septoplasty In Children Traditionally, concern about the role of the septum in the overall growth of the midface has led ENT Surgeons to take a very cautious approach to correction of septal deformities in children. Septoplasty isn\’t usually done on children under 15. However, if the problem is very severe, septoplasty may…