ENT – Sahasra ENT Hospital & Research Centre

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)”

Nosebleeds: Causes & Treatments

Chronic nosebleeds can be the result of minor, temporary conditions but they can also indicate serious underlying health problems. Nosebleeds are classified as either anterior (just inside your nostrils) or posterior (from the back of the nose). The majority of nosebleeds are anterior, resulting from a damaged blood vessel in the septum. Causes of Anterior Nosebleeds: PickingContinue reading “Nosebleeds: Causes & Treatments”

What Causes Nosebleeds and How Can You Prevent Them?

Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, occur when tiny blood vessels in the nose break, causing a sudden flow of blood from one’s nostrils. Nosebleeds are very common, as over 60% of people will experience at least one nosebleed in their lifetime. What Causes Nosebleeds? Most nosebleeds start on the nasal septum in the front of theContinue reading “What Causes Nosebleeds and How Can You Prevent Them?”

How Cold Weather Affects Your Ear, Nose & Throat

When the weather turns cold, many people experience pain or discomfort in their ears, nose and throat. People often confuse symptoms caused by cold weather with illness or infection (or vice versa). It is important to know how cooler weather can affect your respiratory health. Does Cold Weather Cause Ear Infections? Contrary to popular belief, cold weather does not causeContinue reading “How Cold Weather Affects Your Ear, Nose & Throat”