Category: Throat
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Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy)
Drainage of Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy) Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy)is a complication of acute tonsillitis. In peritonsillar abscess, there is pus trapped between the tonsillar capsule and the lateral pharyngeal wall. Complaints and Severe throat pain which may become unilateral and Fever and Drooling of saliva and Foul smelling breath and Swallowing may be painful and Difficulty…
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Surgery to cure OSA and Snoring
LAUP is performed under local or general anaesthetic and is considered to be a safer, more economical and a more comfortable alternative to UPPP. It involves vaporising the free edge of the soft palate and uvula using a laser. Unlike UPPP, LAUP may have to be repeated in order to obtain the desired effect.…
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Surgical treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Surgical treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition in which breathing stops during sleep, sometimes hundreds of times a night. Cardiovascular problems may result. Symptoms include snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, poor performance at home or work, moodiness and depression and lack of sexual urge. One form of treatment…