Category: Throat
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Severe Painful Mouth Ulcers
Aphthous ulcers or recurrent aphthous disease or stomatitis (RAD), are inflammatory lesions of the mucous lining of the mouth which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. It is usually painful and associated with redness, swelling, and occasional bleeding from the affected areas. Manifestation of the disease can…
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After Laser Surgery Throat:Recovery phase
After laser surgery for snoring and sleep apnea under general anesthesia, patients are extubated by the anesthetist in Jubilee Hospital Kerala South India.Patients are extubated only after spontaneous breathing established.
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LAUP:Laser Surgery for Snoring
To control snoring or mild forms of sleep apnea, laser-assisted uvuloplasty (LAUP) can be performed to remove the uvula and surrounding tissue to open the airway behind the palate. Laser-assisted uvuloplasty (uvulectomy) is an effective surgical procedure for treatment of snoring and some types of OSA. A single-stage procedure appears to be effective and may…