Woolf syndrome is a condition that is characterised by deafness.
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Woolf syndrome is commonly known as Albinism-deafness syndrome. The disease is mainly characterised by congenital sensorineural deafness. The hearing loss in this genetic disorder is severe and affects both the ears. The deafness cannot be cured as it is a congenital disorder. It can only be managed with the help of speech-language therapy.
EXIT procedure is performed on older adults to clean blocked ears.
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EXIT procedure is also known as Fetal EXIT procedure which is a specialised technique of child delivery. The procedure is performed on babies who have congenital airway compression. It is performed while carrying out a Caesarean section. After making the C section on the mother s uterus, the baby is partially delivered. It still remains attached to the umbilical cord when a paediatric otolaryngologist surgeon performs the airway surgery on the fetus to allow it to breathe. The umbilical cord is clamped after the EXIT procedure is completed.
Laryngopharyngeal reflux can be managed or treated by
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a condition that occurs due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The acid in the stomach flows back through the esophagus to the throat. The condition mainly affects older adults and those who are overstressed, overweight, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits.
Choose the correct treatment procedures for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
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Oral appliances are dental mouthpieces that help to keep the air passage open. The devices correct the position of soft palate, tongue and your jaw. CPAP is a mask that allows continuous positive airway pressure. The device is a mask that can be worn over the nose or mouth. The mask draws air from a small pump placed near while you are asleep. Snoring can also be a result of mucus getting clogged in the nasal passages thereby blocking the easy passage of air. This can be corrected by nasal polyps removal.
Cheerleaders are more at the risk of getting chronic laryngitis.
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Chronic laryngitis occurs when the larynx or the voice box containing the vocal cords get inflamed. It is caused mainly by infection of the upper respiratory tract. The persistent form of the inflamed condition is called chronic laryngitis and is characterised by the hoarse voice. This is caused due to overuse of the larynx especially by singers and cheerleaders who have to go on shout and produce loud voices.
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