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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...