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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’ve spent sleepless nights holding your child because the ear pain just won’t stop, you know all too well the worry of watching their hearing suffer and seeing them pull away from...
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 Is It? How Does It Work? When to Have It?
A complete guide to help you understand everything about snoring, sleep apnea, whether surgery can help you with this problem, and how it works. Starting out: What causes snoring? What is sleep...
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...