Hoarseness – Causes

Hoarseness – Causes

I have categorized these into five.  Infective                                                                                                                                               These may be viral, bacterial or fungal.  The commonest would be the viral...
Classification of Hoarseness

Classification of Hoarseness

Hoarseness can affect any age and can be alone or associated with other local symptoms such as swallowing problems, breathing issues; including stridor and coughing.  Hoarseness may also be a normal aging phenomenon.  This condition can be acute or chronic [ longer...
How are Tonsils removed?

How are Tonsils removed?

The traditional way to remove the tonsils is using “cold steel” dissection. This is usually done with a curette of the adenoids. Stitches are often not needed and bleeding is stopped using electrocautery (diathermy).Coblation is being used for both tonsil...