Unlike what people may think, sinusitis is not exclusively an infection caused by bacteria. In particular, smokers or patients with immunological problems that present nasal symptoms such as obstruction, nasal congestion, cough and secretion, the hypothesis of fungal sinusitis should be considered. ⠀ Its treatment includes nasal surgery in most cases. ⠀ So, if...
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Vocal Fold Paralysis
Have you ever heard that the vocal cords can paralyze? ⠀ The vocal fold paralysis is usually unilateral and causes a lot of hoarseness, throat clearing, frequent choking and sometimes even breathlessness. ⠀ Its diagnosis is made by video-laryngoscopy and the determination of its cause must be investigated as soon as possible, and a...
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Mumps can cause hearing loss?
Mumps are a viral disease that shows up with the edema of the salivary glands. ⠀ It may cause, in some cases, important hearing loss, requiring auditory rehabilitation with hearing aids, and even cochlear implantation is needed. ⠀ So if your child has mumps follow the recommended rest and be sure to schedule your...
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Memory
Do you know how you can improve your memory? Surely you have at some point been looking for something, but forgot what it was. Or have tried to remember a story and could not do so. These are normal situations that can happen in our daily lives. However, things such as stress, ageing and...
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Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4 has debuted in cinemas, and you should not hesitate to watch it! Toy Story has always been known for addressing relevant topics, even if they appear in small details, and in this movie it was not different, as shown at the beginning, when a little boy turns up with a cochlear...
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Bilingual Doctors
Oto Group is proud to inform that we have bilingual doctors ready to assist our foreigner patients. Our main concern is to provide the best practice for those looking for us.
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Alert! Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya
As the summer time is coming to an end, some people tend not to worry about the prevention of Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. The main precaution is the conscious and permanent action of the population. In this sense, stagnant water should be avoided wherever it may accumulate. In addition, topical repellents applied to the...
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Nasal Lavage
Nasal lavage with a high-volume saline solution has been increasingly recommended for patients with nasal obstruction, especially in patients with chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. It helps in the drainage and fluidification of nasal secretions, preventing recurrent infections. So, be sure to wash your nose through with saline solution. Avoid nasal decongestants and replace...
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Hoarse voice
Many children have the habit of talking a lot or even screaming. This habit predisposes them to benign lesions on the vocal cords, especially the nodule commonly known as “callus” in the vocal cords, making the voice of these children rather hoarse. So if your child has the habit of screaming or talking a...
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Pet x Allergic Rhinitis
Many people who suffer from allergic rhinitis always wonder if they can have pets. It is important to say that, in case, you have any animals at home, your environment should be well cleaned and airy. In addition to this, your pet’s hair should always be short and clean. It is worth mentioning that...