hyderabad – 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)”

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?”

Hearing aids: How to choose the right one

Perhaps you’ve thought about getting a hearing aid, but you’re worried about how it will look or whether it will really help. It may help ease your concerns to know more about: The hearing aid options available to you What to look for when buying a hearing aid How to get used to a hearingContinue reading “Hearing aids: How to choose the right one”