What to Know About Pediatric Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, is not just an adult condition. Pediatric sleep apnea can affect children by leading to other health issues if left untreated. Understanding the causes and importance of treatment is helpful for parents and caregivers to know when to see a doctor. Causes of Pediatric…
A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Child’s ENT Health
Your child’s ear, nose and throat (ENT) health is crucial for their overall well-being, directly impacting their hearing, breathing and speaking abilities. To safeguard your child’s development and quality of life, it’s important to be proactive about their ENT health. Healthy Habits Fostering ENT health begins with cultivating healthy daily habits. Here’s how you can…
What Are Your Treatment Options for Pediatric Snoring?
Approximately one in 10 children snore. Snoring occurs when air flowing past the relaxed tissues in your throat causes the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. While some snoring may occur with no identifiable cause, certain conditions can block or obstruct the airway, leading to an increased risk of pediatric snoring. Conditions which may cause…
What To Know About a Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
You’ve probably never heard of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). However, if you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or severe snoring, your doctor may recommend it as a treatment option. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Basics UPPP surgery helps to open up the upper airways by removing extra soft tissue in the throat, making it easier to breathe. This includes removing: Part…
What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
No parent wants to see their child sick, but unfortunately, it happens. For severe or chronic problems related to the ears, nose or throat, your child may be referred by their pediatrician to an ENT physician, also known as an otolaryngologist. Below we review what to keep in mind about your child’s ENT health. Snoring…
Should I Be Concerned if My Child is Snoring?
Snoring is more common among adults, but children can snore, too. If it only happens occasionally and doesn’t seem to affect their sleep quality, there is no cause for concern. However, sometimes snoring can indicate that your child has more serious sleep issues that need addressing. Causes of Snoring in Children The causes of snoring…
Sleep Apnea Surgery: Preparation & Recovery
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes are caused by the tissues in the mouth and throat collapsing into the airway, blocking air flow. There are many treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea, and one of them is surgery. We review everything you need to…
Considering Sleep Apnea Surgery? Let’s Talk About Inspire
As of July 2022, the FDA has approved full-body 1.5T MRI compatibility with Inspire therapy. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is interrupted periodically throughout the night. These pauses, or gaps, in breathing may be accompanied by choking or gasping but rarely awaken the sleeping individual. It affects millions of Americans; however,…
PHILIPS RESPIRONICS MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION
To all our patients who are currently using the following device: Dream Station CPAP/APAP/BPAP – Albany ENT is following the recommendation for PAP users to discontinue use of your device and work with your physician or DME provider to determine the most appropriate options for continued treatment. To continue use of your device due to…
What Is a Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)?
Aside from being a great word for a spelling bee, you may be wondering what uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is. In short, it’s a procedure that opens the upper airways in order to treat sleep obstructive sleep apnea or severe chronic snoring. We review everything you need to know about this procedure below. Why Is UPPP Performed?…