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How do I stop snoring? What really works, according to the evidence
Snoring has no single solution. Understand the causes, when it signals sleep apnea, and the treatment ladder from habits to surgery.
Can sleep apnea be cured? Understanding severity, risks, and treatments
Can sleep apnea be cured? Understand when it is severe, the risks of heart attack and stroke, and the treatments that control or resolve it. Care in SP.
Sleep apnea and obesity: the vicious cycle between weight and sleep (and the role of weight-loss injections)
Obesity worsens sleep apnea and apnea makes weight loss harder. Understand the vicious cycle and how weight-loss medications help. Care in SP & Alphaville.
Laser in ENT: how the holmium, blue laser, and Fotona work
In recent years, the laser has gone from a distant promise to a part of the daily routine of otolaryngology (ENT). But there is a common misconception: people talk about “the laser” as if it were a...
Sleep apnea in men and women: why the same condition shows up so differently
Sleep apnea differs in men and women: prevalence, symptoms, causes, and treatment, and why it is so often underdiagnosed in women.
Enlarged adenoids and tonsils in children: when is it time to operate
Enlarged adenoids and tonsils, snoring and apnea in children: understand when to monitor and when surgery is usually indicated, with medical criteria.
Radiofrequency Tonsillectomy: What It Is and Its Advantages
Coblation is a technology that uses radiofrequency in a saline medium to generate a plasma field capable of dissolving tissue precisely and with low heat transfer, helping to preserve surrounding...
Doctor, does my child really need that little ear tube?
If you have spent sleepless nights holding your child as they cried from an earache, and later noticed that, even without pain, they did not seem to hear well, turned the television up louder, or...
Adenoid and Tonsil Surgery in Children | Dr. José Eduardo Marcondes
What should parents watch for? When is surgery needed? I want to talk to parents about adenotonsillectomy in children. I know this topic can raise many questions, so I will explain in a simple and...
Snoring and sleep apnea surgery: what it is, how it works and when to have it
A complete guide to help you understand snoring and sleep apnea, whether surgery can help, and how it works. Starting out: what causes snoring? What is sleep apnea? How does it happen? Sleep apnea...
The Physiology of Sleep Apnea: What Happens in Your Body
How Does an Apnea Episode Happen? During obstructive sleep apnea, the upper airway collapses in the region of the pharynx. When you sleep, the throat muscles relax naturally, but in people with...
Sleep Apnea in Children: What Parents Should Watch For | Dr. José Eduardo Marcondes
How to recognize sleep apnea in children: signs parents should not ignore As parents, you spend hours watching your children sleep, taking in every detail of that relaxed little face and their...
Hearing Loss in Children: What Parents and Families Need to Know
Hearing is the foundation of language, social interaction, and learning, and small changes in how a child hears can have a major impact on development. Identifying problems early, providing...
Deviated Septum | Dr. José Eduardo Marcondes
You've gotten used to breathing poorly! A deviated nasal septum is a common condition affecting the inner wall of the nose, the structure responsible for dividing the nasal cavities. This structure,...
Chronic Sinusitis: Causes, Treatment and Prevention | Dr. José Eduardo Marcondes
What are the paranasal sinuses The paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities within the bones around the nose — maxillary, frontal, ethmoid and sphenoid — lined by a mucous membrane that produces...
Why Does My Ear Hurt When I Fly? Understanding Airplane Ear
The Eustachian tube is the channel that connects the middle ear to the nose and throat, and it works like a valve that opens during actions such as swallowing, yawning, or chewing to equalize the...
What Are the Nasal Turbinates? | Dr. José Eduardo Marcondes
The nasal turbinate is a bony structure covered by mucosa located on the lateral wall of the nose, responsible for warming, humidifying, filtering, and directing the air we breathe. These functions...
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): The Evolution in Sleep Apnea Treatment
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) represents one of the most significant technological advances in the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). This technology has...
Running and Nasal Obstruction: How to Breathe Well Again and Perform Better
Breathing well through your nose is essential for runners. Adequate nasal airflow warms, filters and humidifies the air, improves your sense of comfort and contributes to more efficient gas...
Sleep as an Ally: Building Restful Nights for Better Days
Sleeping well is a necessity, not a luxury! Imagine waking up every morning feeling genuinely rested, with the energy to take on the day's challenges and the readiness to enjoy every moment. This is...