Tonsillitis is the infection of tonsils. Tonsils are pads of lymph tissue in the upper part of throat. Tonsillitis is caused by bacteria and viruses. It produces throat pain, difficulty in swallowing, fever, weakness and cough. The treatment consists of appropriate antibiotics (in the case of bacterial tonsillitis), pain killers and supportive measures. Because tonsillitis … Continue reading Tonsillitis in Children
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Snoring and Sleep Surgery
In our previous post we discussed about the home remedies for snoring. In this, we shall see- what are the surgical options for treating sleep apnea. Sleep surgery is a highly evolved branch of sleep medicine under the purview of otolaryngologists (ENT specialists). It includes a variety of skillful surgeries addressing the airway, neck, throat … Continue reading Snoring and Sleep Surgery