by Sanjeet Rangarajan | Dec 17, 2020 | Anthony Sheyn, Pediatric ENT, World Class Treatment
What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder whose symptoms include loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, impaired quality of life, increased risk of heart disease, and even car accidents. In a recent post, we discussed sleep...
by Sanjeet Rangarajan | Dec 15, 2020 | Head & Neck Cancer, John Gleysteen, World Class Treatment
First, what are thyroid nodules? Are they rare? A thyroid nodule is simply an unusual lump of thyroid cells in the thyroid gland. They are extremely common! Multiple research studies indicate that if you performed an ultrasound of everyone’s neck, you could find a...
by Sanjeet Rangarajan | Dec 8, 2020 | Ear Disorders, Robert Yawn, World Class Treatment
“Essentially a deafness cure”: What is a cochlear implant? Cochlear implants bypass the mechanisms of the inner ear and directly stimulates the hearing nerve with electrical signals. They can restore hearing for individuals with both partial and complete...
by Sanjeet Rangarajan | Nov 24, 2020 | Airway, Success Stories
What is tracheal stenosis? Tracheal stenosis refers to abnormal narrowing of the trachea that restricts your ability to breathe normally. The trachea is also commonly known as the “windpipe.” Additionally, tracheal stenosis can be referred to as subglottic stenosis....
by Sanjeet Rangarajan | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sandra Stinnett: “The Voice Box Doctor” We are thrilled to welcome premiere voice doctor Dr. Sandra Stinnett, UTHSC ENT’s Dream Team! As the Director of the Division of Laryngology, Dr. Stinnett is our leading specialist for the voice, throat, and...
