The ENT clinic at SAMS, will focus on cough and sleep apnea. The symptom of cough can have multiple causes. The evaluation frequently occurs in a stepwise fashion – when common conditions are considered and relevant investigations are performed. Chronic cough could be due to upper airway pathology and ENT assessment is an important aspect of care.
Snoring and sleep apnea are common conditions. Snoring can have multiple causes some of which are upper airway related. Sleep apnoea is a condition most commonly treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with a face mask. Often patients are unable to tolerate this form of treatment. Surgery could be used to enhance CPAP tolerance or as an alternative form of treatment in selected patients.