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Tonsillectomy surgically removes the palatine tonsils—two tissue masses at the back of your throat that help fight infections. Although tonsils play a role in childhood immunity, removing them in older children and adults doesn’t weaken your immune system, as other tissues take over this function. The procedure is recommended when chronic tonsillar problems—such as recurrent ...


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Did you know that the turbinates in your nose contain erectile tissue similar to that found elsewhere in the body, causing them to swell and shrink throughout the day? The turbinates are three paired structures lining each side of the nasal cavity, covered by a mucous membrane that warms, humidifies, and filters inhaled air. When the inferior turbinates—the largest pair—becom...


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Can a balloon inserted through your nostrils permanently improve chronic sinus problems? Balloon sinuplasty opens blocked sinus passages using a small, flexible catheter fitted with a balloon at its tip. Unlike traditional sinus surgery that removes bone and tissue, this technique dilates the natural sinus openings. It preserves the underlying anatomy whilst restoring drainag...


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Does your partner report that you stop breathing during sleep? Sleep apnoea causes breathing interruptions during sleep, leading to fragmented sleep, reduced oxygen levels, and affecting heart health, cognitive function, and daily alertness. A sleep study is a diagnostic test used to identify sleep disorders by measuring breathing patterns, oxygen saturation, brain activity, ...


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Does your voice sound rough, breathy, or strained despite your efforts to rest it? Voice hoarseness manifests as roughness, breathiness, or strain that alters your normal vocal quality. It is often accompanied by throat discomfort or voice fatigue. While acute hoarseness typically resolves within days with vocal rest and hydration, persistent changes lasting beyond 2 weeks ma...


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