The field of sleep apnea has seen numerous innovations in the past few years, aimed at achieving better results and making the treatment much more comfortable on the patients. While some therapies focus on devices and machines, others focus on surgical intervention. Each type of therapy has its own pros and cons, and your best […]
Let us review some of the basic anatomy of the nose before we can understand why nosebleeds occur. The nose itself is a conduit for the breathing as the air enters our body and reaches deep down into the lungs. The membranes of the inside of the nose are designed to provide moisture, heat, and […]
The correct medical term for the “holes” in the tonsils is tonsil crypts. The normal immune-mediated swelling of the tonsil tissue sometimes creates indentations in the suface of the tonsils, which create Swiss cheese type of holes on the surface. Technically, this is more of a nuisance than a medical problem. However, the tonsils crypts […]
Many patients inquire about a holistic way of removing earwax naturally, namely using ear candling device. Basically, this is a cone-shaped device made from paraffin. Creating a fire on the wider end of the cone creates negative pressure, which then sucks in air through the narrow end of the cone. If this is placed in […]
Many people contemplate what is the best way to clean the ears. To understand my recommendations, let’s discuss the basis anatomy of the outer ear first. The ear canal is narrow and hollow tubing that ends in the eardrum. Earwax is usually made in the mid section of the ear canal, and it slowly comes […]
Within this regularly updated feature of my website, I will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in otolaryngology. I believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, fully functional results and patient satisfaction, […]
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