If you are looking for specialists for hearing problems, you may have come across the terms “hearing loss specialist” and “audiologist.” Despite sharing similarities, the two are not one and the same. There are different hearing loss specialists, such as otolaryngologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument specialists. They all help patients with hearing problems. Knowing the…
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Sleep Apnea: How an adenoidectomy surgery can help?
An adenoidectomy is a surgery to remove the adenoids, which are soft tissues that are part of the lymphatic system. Adenoids are located high up in the throat and sit just behind the nose. If the adenoids swell, they can cause an obstruction in the upper airway. During sleep, swollen adenoids can cause loud breathing…
What Does an Allergist Do to Test for Allergies?
An allergy is an abnormal immunological response to an allergen. An allergen is something that actually causes a mistaken response by your immune system – your system thinks it’s a foreign invader trying to attack your body, so the body overreacts by trying to overwhelm it and to get it out of your body. This…
How Can a Pediatric Sleep Apnea Doctor Help Your Child?
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes pauses in breathing during sleep, usually due to an obstruction in the upper airway. It can affect not just adults but also children, through what’s referred to as pediatric sleep apnea. Symptoms of pediatric apnea include night sweats, mouth breathing, loud snoring, pauses in breathing, and interrupted sleep….