FAQ

• Changes in your hearing.

• Ear pain or discharge.

• Balance problems.

• Tinnitus or ringing in the ears.

An ENT specialist deals with problems related to ear, nose, and throat. A chronic infection of the sinuses causes sinusitis. You may visit a primary care doctor for sinusitis problem, but an ENT is the final authority to treat the condition. The sinuses are interconnected parts to the ear and nose, so an ENT is the best for treating sinusitis.

When you doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues in your throat can relax enough that they partially block your airway and vibrate. ... This increases tissue vibration, which causes your snoring to grow louder.

The two most common adverse health effects that are believed to be casually linked to snoring are daytime dysfunction and heart/brain disease. About one-half of people who snore loudly have obstructive sleep apnea.

Depending on the extent of the surgery, recovery may take a few days. It may take up to 3 to 5 days to feel completely back to normal. Patients should refrain from activities that increase heart rate or blood pressure such as running, exercising, weight lifting, or other similar activities.

You should avoid all activities that may increase the blood pressure in the head area. Therefore, avoid all bending over and lifting heavy objects for at least two weeks after surgery. You should not blow your nose for three weeks. Try to avoid sneezing for the first several weeks post-operatively.

The tubes usually stay in 6 to 12 months and fall out on their own as the child grows. The Doctor gives you a general idea about how long it will take for your child to recover. But each child recovers at a different pace.