Nose and Sinuses
Evaluation of Child with Nose Block, Snoring and Restless Sleep
Posted on January 21, 2011. Filed under: Nose and Sinuses, sleep apnea & snoring | Tags: causes of nose block, dental abnrmality in child, dignosis of nose block, DNS, enlarged adenoids, mouth breathing in children, naal obstruction, nasal congestion, nose block, restless sleep in child, rhinitis, snoring in child, stuffy nose | Edit This
With increasing awareness about sleep apnea child is increasingly being refereed to otorhilnolaryngologist (E N T specialists) by pediatricians to evaluate the cause of nose block, snoring and restless sleep. Nasal blockage is the sensation of reduced air flow either through one nostril (unilateral) or both nostrils (bilateral). It is common thinking amongst people that […]
Balloon sinuplasty; A non-surgical treatment of sinusitis
Posted on January 19, 2009. Filed under: Nose and Sinuses | Tags: Balloon sinuplasty, E.N.T., efficacy of balloon sinuplasty, non-surgical treatment of sinusitis, Sinus | Edit This
Sinusitis is inflammation of sinuses. Mucus collects and blocks the sinus openings. Symptoms are headache, facial pain,nasal discharge, nasal blockage and post nasal drip. Aim of treatment is to open up blocked sinus passageways. Balloon sinuplasty is true advance in the field of sinus care. It works on same concept as balloon angioplasty for the […]
How to diagnose acute sinusitis? Clinical criteria and investigations
Posted on January 16, 2009. Filed under: Nose and Sinuses | Tags: bulls lamp and head mirror, ct scan of sinuses, diagnosis of acute sinusitis, E.N.T., investiagation in sinuitis, laboratory test of sinusitis, Nasal endoscopy, nasal mucocilliary mechanism, nasal speculum, Nose and Sinuses, sinus aspiration, sinusitis | Edit This
Mostly patients of sinusitis can be benefitted without much investigation as diagnosis is mainly based on clinical criteria in patient who presents with persistent or severe upper respiratory symptoms. Although sinus aspiration is the gold standard for the diagnosis of acute bacterial sinusitis, it is an invasive, time consuming, and potentially painful procedure that […]
Home Care for chronic cough
Posted on January 9, 2009. Filed under: Nose and Sinuses | Tags: E.N.T., general measures for chronic cough, home remedies for chronic cough. chronic cough | Edit This
General measures at home— Though it does not replace proper diagnosis and medical management but it helps as supportive treatment in faster recovery and reduces sleepless nights. I am unaware if proper researches are carried out on this but personally I have advised patients and it works in lessening patient’s discomfort. Proper […]
Home care for sinus problem
Posted on January 7, 2009. Filed under: Nose and Sinuses | Tags: E.N.T., home care for sinus, jala-neti, nasal saline irrigation, neti pot, nose and sinus, saline nasal wash, Sinus | Edit This
Infection of sinuses is called sinusitis. Sinusitis may be caused by anything that interfere with airflow into the sinuses and mucus drainage out of the sinuses, usually follow a viral infection, allergy, or irritants. Thus treatment is aimed at thinning of secretions for easy drainage or reducing inflammation to open up blocked sinus passageways. Home remedies […]
Nasal douching or “jala-neti” for sinusitis
Posted on December 31, 2008. Filed under: Nose and Sinuses | Tags: E.N.T. care, Health, jala-neti, nasal douching, nasal-wash, non-surgical treatment of sinusitis, Nose, saline nasal irrigation, saline nasal spray, Sinus | Edit This
Originally a yogic tradition nasal wash, nasal douching, nasal irrigation or “jala-neti” is very effective in sinusitis-allergic or infective, post nasal drip and even post-sinus surgery to clean nasal passages and easy breathing. As an E.N.T. specialist I have witnessed improved quality of life and reduced visits of patients to my clinic. Randomized controlled […]
Sinus, Acute sinusitis and treatment
Posted on December 19, 2008. Filed under: Nose and Sinuses | Tags: baloon sinuplasty, E.N.T., FESS, Health, jala-neti, Nasal endoscopy, nasal-wash, Nose, Sinus, sinusitis | Edit This
Management of sinusitis has witnessed fundamental change in the last two decades. Nasal endoscopy and CT scan has revolutionized visualization of nose and sinuses. Basic understanding- (What is Sinus?) Human skull contains four pairs of hollow air filled cavities connected to the space between nostril and nasal passage; these are called Sinuses […]