Snoring Solutions

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Snoring solutions that work Many Aussies suffer from excessive snoring. This can put a big damper on your quality of life. Australians have a very active lifestyle. This can be at odds with the feeling that snoring produces. Snorers often report that they are constantly tired and feel increasingly lethargic as their snoring problem continues. [...]

Should I Be Worried About My Snoring Problem?

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Most people snore at least a few times in their lives. When you have a cold or any other condition that blocks your nasal airways, you are more likely to snore during sleep. If you’ve ever been without restful sleep for long periods of time, you may begin to snore when you finally do catch [...]

Breathing Difficulty During Sleep

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Causes of Breathing Difficulty During Sleep or When Lying Down Breathing difficulty while sleeping or when lying down can be caused by a variety of conditions. Symptoms can range from subtle to severe. For instance, you may notice that you sleep better when you lie down with your head propped up under several pillows. Others [...]

Adenoidectomy

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Adenoidectomy Alleviates Obstruction of the Airway Most of us have heard of tonsillectomies, and probably know many people who have had their tonsils removed as children. An adenoidectomy—the surgical removal of the adenoids—is sometimes performed along with a tonsillectomy. However, the tonsils and adenoids are looked at separately by today’s ENT specialists to determine the [...]

When is Adenoid Removal Necessary?

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Adenoids are two masses of tissue that are located in the upper portion of the throat behind the nose. Also known as pharyngeal tonsils, adenoids are not as easy to see as tonsils are. ENT specialists use mirrors, scopes or, in some cases, x-rays in order to examine these sponge-like tissues. In children, the adenoids [...]

What Causes Children to Snore?

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Most children will snore from time to time, especially if they are suffering from the common cold or similar symptoms. Snoring in children becomes a problem when it becomes habitual. In other words, when a child snores at least 3-4 times each week, parents should take notice and seek an ENT specialist for professional guidance. [...]

The Benefits of Tonsil and Adenoid Removal for Children Who Snore

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Most children will snore from time to time. Chronic snoring in children, however, is something that should be taken seriously. If you notice that your child snores often, it is worth it to visit an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist in Sydney in case any serious underlying issues exist. Snoring occurs when there is [...]

Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk

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Sleep apnoea cancer risk New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor Two new studies have found that people with sleep apnea, a common disorder that causes snoring, fatigue and dangerous pauses in breathing at night, have a higher risk of cancer. The new research marks the first time that sleep apnea has been linked to cancer [...]

Children Who Have Repeated Infections Benefit from Tonsillectomy

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Children’s tonsillectomy Tonsillitis — inflammation of the tonsils — is common, especially in children. Your tonsils are lymph nodes located in the back of your mouth towards the top of the throat. Their function in young children is to filter out germs in order to prevent infection. As we age, our immune systems find other ways [...]

The adenoid and adenoidectomy

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What is the adenoid? The adenoid is a single clump of lymphatic tissue in the back of the nose (nasopharynx). There are numerous allergens that waft through the air, and if inhaled or swallowed, may cause infections or allergic reactions. Together with tonsils, your adenoids are there to trap these irritants from entering into your [...]