by Mark Schembri | Aug 27, 2023 | Adult ENT Health Topics, All ENT Health Topics
Is sleep apnoea only a disorder of obese people? Why is it important to have surgery as an option for sleep apnoea? I heard / read that sleep apnoea surgery has a bad reputation, is this true? Will I be cured with a straightforward or single operation? What is a...
by Mark Schembri | Feb 5, 2023 | All ENT Health Topics, Paediatric ENT Health Topics
The anguish and frustration of having a young child who is frequently sick is something many parents can relate to. Ear infections are not only miserable for the child, but can impact significantly on family dynamics, with interrupted sleep for child and parents...
by Mark Schembri | Feb 5, 2023 | Adult ENT Health Topics, All ENT Health Topics
WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA? Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a condition where the upper airway (nose, pharynx, soft palate, tongue) collapses during sleep when muscle tone is reduced. This results in repetitive periods when one is trying to breathe, but cannot...
by Mark Schembri | Jul 26, 2021 | All ENT Health Topics, Paediatric ENT Health Topics
Does Your Child Snore? SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT A CHILD THAT SNORES? Recent evidence suggests that there may be an impact on neurocognitive development in children who snore. Only about 1 in 5 of these children present to their GP for assessment, so the problem...
by Mark Schembri | Jul 25, 2021 | Adult ENT Health Topics, All ENT Health Topics
An Overview of Rhinoplasty The term rhinoplasty is derived from Greek, meaning to shape the nose. The procedure dates back to ancient Egypt (3000 to 2500 BC) and ancient India (c. 800 BC). Whilst modern surgical techniques have evolved greatly, the forehead flap...
