Throat

Tonsils and adenoids are lymphoid glands at the back of throat (tonsils) & nose (adenoids). Infected or enlarged tonsils cause recurrent sore throat, upper airway obstruction, swallowing difficulty & snoring. With airway assessments, adequate treatments are adopted either medically or surgically as per the conditions. Later specialized training and therapy are provided to adapt to the routines. Tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy are common procedures done due to the inflammations of the tonsils & adenoids. A Child’s hearing or speech delays are also our priority treatments. Our experts formulate treatment plans according to the child’s age and specific needs.

Swelling of voice box resulting in Laryngitis. Physicians perform laryngoscopy for evaluation of swallowing and voice disorders. Initially its managed medically & if not resolved corrective surgeries are performed using minimally invasive methods. We also provide surgical interventions for vocal cord diseases or voice problems for certain malignant lesions to overcome the abnormalities.

Tonsillitis Treatment

Larynx and Voice disorders

Head & Neck

Adenoids

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

600

SUCCESSFULL COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION

3000

STAPES SURGERIES

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01. Surgical removal of Tonsils & Adenoids in Kids

Prime reason tonsils and adenoids to be removed are due to recurring throat infections and snoring. A surgeon may recommend removal of growth surgery based on clinical history. Snoring in kids with enlarged tonsils and adenoids interrupt sleep patterns and brawl to intake right amount of oxygen while asleep. Also, they develop habitual wrong breathing patterns which effect their behaviors and they may exhibit lack of focus and general tiredness throughout. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is highly recommended in these cases considering the ultimate benefit of child health.

02. What is sleep apnea & What are the treatments ?

Sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that disturbs the sleep due to breathing difficulties due to the muscles at the back of the throat obstructing the airway. When it occurs the person brawl to intake right amount of oxygen while asleep. It recurrently occurs and the quality of sleep is disturbed. There treatment available namely, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) its done via a mask worn over the nose that is attached to an air compressor. The air pressure holds the airway open throughout the sleep. Other methods are also adopted to prevent the tongue collapsing into the airways. Through surgical management, the physical abnormalities are removed that cause the airway obstructions.

03. What is LPR & why its called Silent Reflux ?

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) refers to the back flow of food or acid back up into the larynx or to the pharynx. A feeling of a lump in the throat or difficulty swallowing may be the initial signs of LPR. Some may feel heartburns. After food intake, normal cases digestion process will begin without the contents of the stomach coming back up again causing refluxing. Not every case maybe with reflux with heartburns or indigestion. Many with LPR may never have heartburns. That is why LPR is also referred as silent reflux and very difficult to diagnose in many cases.