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Deviated Septum

The bone and cartilage that divides the inside of the nose in half is called the nasal septum. The bone and cartilage are covered by a special skin called a mucous membrane that has many blood vessels in it. Ideally, the left and right nasal passageways are equal in size. However, it is estimated thatContinue reading “Deviated Septum”

Pediatric Sleep-disordered Breathing

Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a general term for breathing difficulties during sleep. SDB can range from frequent loud snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where part, or all, of the airway is blocked repeatedly during sleep. When a child’s breathing is disrupted during sleep, the body thinks the child is choking. TheContinue reading “Pediatric Sleep-disordered Breathing”

Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are caused when tiny blood vessels in the nose break. Nosebleeds are very common and affect many people at some point in their lives. In the United States, about 60 percent of people will experience a nosebleed in their lifetime. They can happen at any age but are most common in children aroundContinue reading “Nosebleeds”

Ankyloglossia (Tongue-tie)

Ankyloglossia, also called tongue-tie, is a condition where the tongue cannot move normally because it is attached to the floor of the mouth by the frenulum, which is too tight. The lingual frenulum is the band of tissue that attaches the undersurface of your tongue to the bottom part of the mouth. Adequate tongue movementContinue reading “Ankyloglossia (Tongue-tie)”

What Is Vestibular Testing & How Is It Done?

If you’re suffering from dizziness or imbalance, your doctor may recommend vestibular testing. Your response is probably, “What’s that?” Dr Sriharsha who performs vestibular testing at Sahasra ENT, Madhapur likens it somewhat to an X-ray. Though not as common, vestibular testing is a standard diagnostic tool that can help give your doctor a better ideaContinue reading “What Is Vestibular Testing & How Is It Done?”

How Do I Safely Clean My Ears?

Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a sticky substance secreted by glands in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It plays an important role in your body by stopping foreign particles from entering the ears. Earwax actually serves as a natural self-cleaner, so it is typically unnecessary to safely clean your ears yourself.Continue reading “How Do I Safely Clean My Ears?”

What is Causing Your Headache?

What is Causing Your Headache? It is estimated that approximately 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, which comes to nearly 17% of the population. While some can be minor and go away quickly, others can become serious, and require daily treatment of some sort. The big question is, how do you know what type of headache you haveContinue reading “What is Causing Your Headache?”

Improving Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Improving Sleep Apnea Symptoms Snoring once and while is perfectly normal, but dealing with symptoms of sleep apnea on a regular basis can disrupt both your sleep patterns and affect those around you. During May, which is Better Sleep Month, learn about the factors that could cause you to have poor sleep quality. Getting BetterContinue reading “Improving Sleep Apnea Symptoms”

How to Treat Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds can be caused by many things such as physical trauma, allergies, or underlying diseases that affect the blood. While nosebleeds are usually minor, it is still important to properly treat them otherwise they can cause major issues. 1. Do NOT Tilt Your Head Back A big misconception and initial reaction when you have aContinue reading “How to Treat Nosebleeds”

Tonsils & Adenoids: When Is Surgery Required?

The tonsils are the soft tissue masses located in the back of your throat. The adenoids are located in the upper part of the nasal cavity. Just like the lymph nodes found throughout the body, the tonsils and adenoids work together as part of the immune system. They continue to grow up until age 3Continue reading “Tonsils & Adenoids: When Is Surgery Required?”