What you should do if you have tinnitus

The perception of noises in the ear, without the requirement of an external sound source, is called tinnitus. The most common form of tinnitus manifestation is the transient occurrence of tinnitus unrelated to other pathologies or auditory disturbances. Therefore, it is most likely to subside spontaneously in a period of hours or days and it … Read more

Vertigo and balance disturbances

Dizziness is one of the most frequent causes of medical consultation in primary care: 4 out of 10 people will suffer an episode of vertigo during their lifetime. Vertigo is the symptom resulting from a malfunction of the balance system located in the inner ear or its connections at brain level. It is, therefore, a … Read more

Treat respiratory problems with endoscopic nasosinusal surgery

Nasal endoscopic surgery (NES) is the surgical technique that treats nasal pathology by means of cameras through the nostrils without the need to make incisions. This avoids scars on the patient’s face, reducing discomfort and hospital stay. Practically all nostril surgery techniques can be performed endoscopically. In most cases the surgery requires general anesthesia. To … Read more

Radiofrequency, the definitive treatment for rhinitis and snoring

What is radiofrequency surgery? Radiofrequency surgery consists of reducing the size of the turbinate by applying high frequency electromagnetic waves producing a thermo-controlled reduction of the size and thickness of the inferior turbinates. What are the advantages over conventional surgery? It is done in a day hospital regime It does not require hospital admission It … Read more

Nasal endoscopic nasal surgery

What are the advantages of nasal endoscopic surgery over other treatments? The advantages of nasosinusal endoscopic surgery over older techniques are basically that it is a much less invasive technique, which therefore produces less bleeding during the operation, a shorter duration of the surgical act itself and the absence of external incisions. It should also … Read more

Voice alteration: Dysphonia

Dysphonia is an alteration of the acoustic qualities of the voice whose main cause is the overexertion to which the vocal cords are subjected. Poor management of breathing during speech leads to an additional effort that ends up conditioning the vocal tone and even the appearance of lesions. In common practice, the most frequent dysphonias … Read more