Category: Throat
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Snoring in Women: It is not sexy
I have been treating snoring and sleep apnea patients for more than three decades. The question-who snore more, male or female? In general men do snore more. But the trend is changing. I have seen both partners blaming each other and who snore more as a debate. Wife says husband snores loud and he says…
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Mouth Ulcers Treated by Silver Nitrate Cautery: Instant Relief
Most people get mouth ulcers at some time in their life and, while they can be very painful, they usually heal quickly by themselves and cause no other problems. Mouth ulcer is also called an aphthous ulcer, canker sore, or an oral ulcer and is a relative common problem, so there are many causes for…
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TONGE TIE AND SPEECH: LASER SURGERY
The terms ‘ankyloglossia’ or ‘tongue tie’ refer to a restricted lingual frenum due to fibrous tissue, usually leading to reduced mobility of the tongue. It is important to note that tongue-tie does not necessarily impair speech, but it can cause defective articulation .It has been noted clinically that occasionally an older child or adult will…