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Elderly Fall -Most Common Reason •       Impaired vision. Cataracts and glaucoma alter depth perception, visual acuity, peripheral vision and susceptibility to glare. ... •       Home hazards. Most homes are full of falling hazards. ... •       Medication. ... •       Weakness, low balance. ... •        Chronic conditions. Impaired Vision Age-related eye diseases make it difficult, if not impossible, to detect fall hazards, such as steps, puddles and thresholds. Even if a senior is in top physical condition, failing to see and accurately perceive obstacles or changes in ground level can lead to a nasty tumble. Refusing to follow physician recommendations for treatment, including wearing eyeglasses and using necessary low vision equipment can contribute to falls as well Home Hazards/ environmental factors The majority of falls occur in or around seniors’ homes. Environmental factors, such as poor lighting, clutter, areas of disrepair, loose carpets, slick floors and la

There are many Tonsils in the human body.  The ones we commonly refer to the Tonsils are the palatine Tonsils which are paired organs in the throat, just behind our teeth. The Tonsils are one of the body’s primary organs for maintain immunity. They are strategically located at the entrance of the food and air passage and so work against both airborne particles as well as food antigens – thus performing a regional immune function. Since they are directly involved in catching and killing viruses and bacteria, they need as large a surface area as possible. In order to increase the effective surface area of the tonsils there are deep crevices in the palatine tonsils called crypts. These narrow channel mucosal surfaces have an immunogenic function. FORMATION OF TONSILLOLITHS Sometimes food particles, saliva, along with bacteria getting trapped inside the crypts of the tonsils. The usual cause of tonsilloliths to form are –           Previous recurrent tonsillitis           Poor oral

Myringoplasty Surgery Myringoplasty is a surgical procedure to repair a hole in the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is typically performed by an otolaryngologist, also known as an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. When looking for a surgeon to perform a myringoplasty, it is important to consider the following: Experience: Look for a surgeon who has performed the procedure multiple times and has a high success rate. Board certification: Make sure the surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology or a similar organization. Facility: The surgery should be done in a hospital or accredited surgical facility to ensure proper safety and care. Communication: It's important to find a surgeon that you feel comfortable communicating with, who will take the time to explain the procedure, risks, and recovery process to you. Post-operative care: Make sure the ENT surgeon has a good post-operative care plan in place and available follow up visits. It's also a good idea

Nasal Polyps Nasal Polyps are a common Nasal problem and a frequent cause for visit to the ENT specialist. Nasal Polyps usually form as a result of long term allergies and infections in the nose. The exact trigger for nasal mucosa to convert into a polyp is not known. Nasal Polyps usually start forming in the Osteomeatal complex and gradually spread. In long standing cases all the sinuses get involved. Once you visit an ENT Specialist and he / she suspects Nasal Polyps then a nasal endoscopy will be done. Other investigations may be ordered, including a Blood Count and an IgE level estimation. A CT Scan of the sinuses is usually performed to check the extent of the disease as well as a roadmap for the surgery which will be performed. Treatment of nasal polyps is usually a combination of medication and surgery. FESS - the surgery done for nasal polyps is a successful surgery and patients do well for a long term after the surgery. The disease is, however, recurrent in nature and can ret

  Ear Phones Can Cause Serious Ear Problems Ear Phones are ubiquitous – from attending zoom calls, to using while jogging or in the gym, or resorting to handsfree while performing other tasks ear phones have found multiple applications. The ‘Work From Home’ (WFH) culture necessitated by the pandemic and our subsequent adoption of the ‘Hybrid’ model of working ensures that they are here to stay. Purpose for adoption of the ear plug Why are we so fond of these little devices – which have potential for such great harm? 1.        Improves signal to noise ratio – when attending to a call on a speaker or on the laptop there are extraneous sounds which are also being absorbed as well as being broadcast – this causes disturbance- the signal to noise ratio can be poor- specially if background noise is excessive. The ear plug/ ear phone cancels out all background noise and improves the quality of the speech sound that you hear. So the sound quality is clearer and in zoom calls/ teams/