Symptoms patients commonly notice
- Persistent mouth breathing or nasal obstruction
- Snoring or disturbed sleep in children
- Recurrent tonsillitis or swallowing discomfort
- Persistent hoarseness or voice fatigue
- Noisy breathing or recurrent throat symptoms
Diagnosis and investigations
Assessment includes ENT examination, the pattern of infections or sleep symptoms, and voice or airway evaluation. Nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, sleep assessment or imaging may be selected according to the presentation.
Treatment options
- Medical treatment when inflammation or infection is suitable for it
- Coblation adenoidectomy for selected adenoid obstruction
- Coblation tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy for defined indications
- Microlaryngeal surgery for selected vocal-fold or laryngeal lesions
- Voice therapy and postoperative care where appropriate
Care with Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli
Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli is an ENT surgeon with a focused interest in otology, neurotology, vertigo and balance disorders, advanced ear surgery and implant otology. At Asian Superspeciality ENT Hospital, the pathway connects examination, appropriate investigations, explanation of options and follow-up.
The hospital is located in Seethammapeta, Visakhapatnam and provides specialist ENT evaluation for patients from the city and surrounding regions.
Frequently asked questions
What is coblation?
Coblation uses controlled radiofrequency energy in a saline field to remove or reduce tissue at relatively low temperatures.
Does every child who snores need surgery?
No. Snoring requires assessment of the nose, adenoids, tonsils, sleep pattern and other contributing factors.
When does hoarseness need laryngoscopy?
Persistent, recurrent or unexplained hoarseness should be examined, especially with breathing difficulty, swallowing symptoms or voice-dependent work.
Is voice therapy still needed after surgery?
It may be important depending on the lesion, voice use and postoperative findings.