Cochlear Implant (Hearing loss treatment) Surgery by Dr. Sharad Maheswari

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that is used to produce hearing in damaged inner ear. Unlike hearing aids, which make sounds louder, cochlear implants do the work of damaged parts of the inner ear (cochlea) to provide sound signals to the brain.

Cochlear implants are invented to cure severally damaged and children who get little or no benefit from hearing aids. Even individuals with severe or profound "nerve deafness" may be able to benefit from cochlear implants.

A cochlear implant takes sounds from the outer area and then converts it and send it near to auditory nerve.These electric currents activate the nerve, which then sends a signal to the brain. The brain learns to recognize this signal and the person experiences this as "hearing".

The cochlear implant makes a situation of natural hearing where current is created by sound that stimulates the auditory nerves. However, the result is not the same as normal hearing.

Adenoidectomy (Surgery to remove adenoids) - By Dr. Sharad Maheswari

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Patients are provided with multiple options for treatment, the most suitable of which are arrived at through a cross-function, cross-specialization committee such as Tumor board that decides the best course of action while providing international standards of technology, infrastructure, clinical care, and a fusion of traditional Indian and modern medicine and all these will be provided at cost of 1/10 as compared to the foreign countries.

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Advantages of laparoscopic surgery (Laparoscopic surgery for hernia and ...

This surgery is also known as bandaid, keyhole, and minimally invasive surgery or MIS. It is performed using a laparoscope, a slim tubular instrument that may have a camera for the surgeon to see how far endometriosis has affected the body. This instrument is inserted through one or two very small incisions made in the abdominal area.

A laparoscopic procedure is initially advised to get a more accurate diagnosis. Treatment can be performed the same time if the surgeon finds any endometriosis implants that may be the reason for suffering and fertility problems. If the surgeon finds an endometriosis cyst, it will usually be taken out as well, even those these cysts are rarely cancerous. Laparoscopic surgery is performed under general anesthesia.

laparoscopic surgery is a widely accepted surgical technique that uses small incisions and long pencil-like instruments to perform operations with a camera. The cut are minimal as compared to the surgical parts, in this surgery recovery is fast and pain after surgery is very low.

Treatment for enlarged tonsils and adenoids (Adenoidectomy) - Treatment of snoring in kids

Tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defense as part of the immune system. They sample bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the mouth or nose, but they sometimes become infected. At times, they become more of a liability than an asset and may even cause airway obstruction or repeated bacterial infections.

The two most common problems affecting the tonsils and adenoids are recurrent infections of the nose and throat, and significant enlargement that cause nasal obstruction and/or breathing, swallowing, and sleep problems.

The adenoids produce antibodies, or white blood cells, that help fight infections. Typically, the adenoids shrink during adolescence and may disappear by adulthood.

Adenoid removal, also called an adenoidectomy, is a common surgery to remove the adenoids. The adenoids are glands located in the roof of the mouth, behind the soft palate where the nose connects to the throat.

Doctors often perform adenoid removals and tonsillectomies — removal of the tonsils — together. Chronic throat and respiratory infections often cause inflammation and infection in both glands.

Sinus and Its Prevention

Sinusitis can be defined as injury in the tissue or the lining of sinus. Healthy sinuses are filled with air. But when they become blocked and filled with fluid, germs can grow and cause an infection.

Conditions that can cause sinus blockage include:

• The common cold
• Allergic rhinitis, which is swelling of the lining of the nose
• Small growths in the lining of the nose called nasal polyps
• A deviated septum, which is a shift in the nasal cavity

Types of Sinusitis

You may hear your doctor use these terms:

• Acute sinusitis usually starts with cold like symptoms such as a runny, stuffy nose and facial pain. It may start suddenly and last 2-4 weeks.
• Sub acute sinus inflammation usually lasts 4 to 12 weeks.
• Chronic inflammation symptoms last 12 weeks or longer.
• Recurrent sinusitis happens several times a year.
• Common causes of chronic sinusitis include:
• Nasal polyps. These tissue growths can block the nasal passages or sinuses.
• Other medical conditions. The complications of cystic fibrosis, gastro esophageal reflux, or HIV and other immune system-related diseases can result in nasal blockage.

Prevention of Sinusitis

This entire step should be notted to reduce the risk of getting chronic sinusitis:

• Avoid upper respiratory infections. Minimize contact with people who have colds. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before meals.
• Manage your allergies.  Move according to the instruction given by doctor to improve your allergy.
• Avoid cigarette smoke and polluted air. Tobacco smoke and air contaminants can irritate and inflame your lungs and nasal passages.
• Use a humidifier. Air inside the home must get dry; it happens if you have forced hot air heat, adding moisture to the air may help prevent sinusitis. Be sure to keep the humidifier clean and free of mold with regular, thorough cleaning.
• Treat stuffiness (nasal congestion) caused by cold or allergies promptly. Avoid contact with people who have colds and other viral upper respiratory infections. If you do have contact with people who have these infections, wash your hands often, especially after being in contact with those who are infected.
• Avoid cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoke in your home and workplace. Smoke causes and further irritates inflamed membranes in your nose and sinuses.

Inherited person with allergies should reduce the things that are the reason behind the allergic attacks. And take consultancy with your family doctor so that he/she could give you the correct anti-allergic pills. For more information, see the topic Allergic Rhinitis.

Avoid breathing dry air. Consider using a humidifier at home and work to increase the moisture in the air.

Make sure your child gets all the recommended immunizations. Some immunizations, such as pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, may help prevent ear and sinus infections.

POLLUTION AND HUMANS-BEINGS

Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Pollution is often classed as point source . In 2015, pollution killed 9 million people in the world.

Air pollution has always accompanied civilizations. Pollution started from prehistoric times when man created the first fires. According to a 1983 article in the journal Science, "soot’’ found on ceilings of prehistoric caves provides ample evidence of the high levels of pollution that was associated with inadequate ventilation of open fires. Metal forging appears to be a key turning point in the creation of significant air pollution levels outside the home. Core samples of glaciers in Greenland indicate increases in pollution associated with Greek, Roman and Chinese metal production, but at that time the pollution was comparatively small and could be handled by nature.

Pollution, also called environmental pollution, the addition of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or any form of energy (such as heat, sound, or radioactivity) to the environment at a rate faster than it can be dispersed, diluted, decomposed, recycled, or stored in some harmless form. The major kinds of pollution are (classified by environment) air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution. Modern society is also concerned about specific types of pollutants, such as noise pollution, light pollution, and even plastic pollution.

By the middle of the 20th century, an awareness of the need to protect air, water, and land environments from pollution had developed among the general public. In particular, the publication in 1962 of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring focused attention on environmental damage caused by improper use of pesticides such as DDT and other persistent chemicals that accumulate in the food chain and disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems on a wide scale.