Fungal rhinosinusitis – Clinical features, Types and Management
Fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS) is a complex and heterogeneous condition, with the role of fungal agents in its pathogenesis remaining incompletely understood. Although fungi can be cultured from the nasal secretions […]
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How to Pursue a Fellowship in OSA and Sleep Apnea Surgeries through IASSA after ENT?
In November and December 2023, I had the privilege of completing my Fellowship in Snoring and Sleep Apnea by the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea (IASSA CTP) under the […]
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New Horizons in OSA Treatment: Could an Oral Epilepsy Drug Sulthiame Be the Game Changer?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a prevalent sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide, impacts an alarming one in three Indians, according to a recent study from AIIMS. For decades, OSA has been […]
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FDA Approves Tirzepatide (Zepbound) as the First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a common yet underdiagnosed condition affecting millions globally, has reached a turning point in its treatment landscape. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved […]
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Anterior Palatoplasty / Cautery-Assisted Palatal Stiffening Operation
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often result from anatomical and functional collapse of the upper airway, with palatal flutter accounting for over 80% of snoring cases. The Cautery-Assisted Palatal […]
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Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, is a condition where body’s immune system overreacts to particles in the air, known as allergens, causing bothersome symptoms that can affect daily life. […]
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Endoscopic Scarless Thyroid Surgery: Advanced Techniques for Better Outcomes
We are excited to offer the latest in Endoscopic Scarless Thyroid Surgeries, utilizing innovative techniques to improve both health and cosmetic outcomes for patients. These procedures focus on providing a […]
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Sialolithiasis / Salivary Stones – Clinical features, Treatment options
Sialolithiasis, or the formation of salivary stones, is a common disease affecting the salivary glands. The presence of stones (calculi) within the salivary gland ductal system or glandular tissue can […]
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Eagle syndrome or Styalgia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment
Eagle syndrome, also known as styalgia, stylohyoid syndrome, styloid syndrome, or styloid–carotid artery syndrome, is a rare clinical condition resulting from an elongated or malformed styloid process. This abnormality can […]
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Understanding Your Sleep Study Report: A Simple Guide to Sleep Study Terms
Sleep is more than just closing your eyes; it’s a crucial part of feeling good and staying healthy. If your doctor suspects something might be wrong with your sleep, the […]
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HIV Associated Salivary Gland Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) associated salivary gland disease is seen in 4-8% of adults and children with HIV, most commonly present as enlarged gland. The condition is one of the […]
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Mumps / Epidemic parotitis / Viral parotitis
Parotitis is a clinical condition marked by the swelling and inflammation of the parotid glands. It can arise from various causes, including obstruction of the parotid duct (such as sialolithiasis), […]
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How I do it?: Carolyn’s Window Approach To Unilateral Frontal Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic frontal sinus surgery is a highly specialized procedure that aims to address various pathologies within the frontal sinuses, such as chronic sinusitis, benign and malignant tumors, and other anatomical […]
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Lemierre’s syndrome
Lemierre’s syndrome (also known as postanginal septicemia) is a rare, life-threatening complication of oropharyngeal / deep neck space infections (parapharyngeal abscess, retropharyngeal abscess etc..) with significant mortality. It is the septic […]
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തൈറോയ്ഡ് ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ എങ്ങനെ? വേണ്ടതെപ്പോൾ?
ചിത്രശലഭത്തിന്റെ ആകൃതിയിൽ കഴുത്തിന്റെ മുന്നിൽ ആയി സ്ഥിതി ചെയുന്ന ഒരു ഗ്രന്ഥിയാണ് തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഗ്രന്ഥി. തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഹോർമോണുകൾ ഉൽപാദിപ്പിക്കുക എന്നതാണ് തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഗ്രന്ഥിയുടെ ജോലി. തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഹോർമോൺ തലച്ചോറ്, ഹൃദയം, പേശികൾ, ശരീരത്തിലെ മറ്റ് അവയവങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയെ ആവശ്യമുള്ളതുപോലെ പ്രവർത്തിക്കാനും സഹായിക്കുന്നു. […]
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