You may have felt a lump in the upper middle portion of your neck. Or maybe you saw it in your child. This swelling may be a thyroglossal duct cyst, a benign mass in the neck which is a condition treated by an ENT doctor. What are Thyroglossal Duct Cysts? Thyroglossal duct cysts or TGDCs are […]
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The tonsils are a pair of small roundish structures located in the back of the throat that help protect the body from infections. Other than tonsillitis, an infection of the tonsils, there are several other diseases and conditions that can affect these small organs. As an ENT surgeon, it is important for my patients to
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Do you find yourself constantly feeling fatigued, waking up with headaches, or experiencing difficulty concentrating during the day? These seemingly harmless sleep issues may be signs of a dangerous, yet less known health problem. In this blog, we uncover the detrimental effects of poor sleep habits, particularly related to enlarged tonsils and sleep apnea. What
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Have you ever noticed a lump on your neck that seems to come and go? If so, you may be dealing with a branchial cleft cyst. These cysts are actually quite commonly seen by ENT doctors and can occur when the tissues in the neck develop incorrectly. To see a surgery done on branchial cleft cysts, head down
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