Category: Throat
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General Anesthesia: Doing Fibre Optic Laryngoscopy
An examination of the upper airway with a fibre optic flexible endoscopy is a valuable investigation in difficult intubation is anticipated by anesthetist. This can be done in OT before the induction. Here the Anesthetist is assessing the upper airway in a patient who had Trachestomy 18 months ago.Flexible fibre optic endoscope is used here.…
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Complications of Sleep Apnea and Snoring?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be a risk factor for the development of other medical conditions. High blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, atherosclerotic heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and even death are some of the known complications of untreated obstructive sleep apnea.Sudden death can kill not only…
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Losing Job Due to Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Get Treated
The main symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) are excessive daytime sleepiness and regular heavy snoring. Although we would all know that falling asleep at work is not at all welcomed by any employer and the employer may terminating the employment of an employee suffering from OSA. The legal issues and economic burden from sleep-related…