FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
What is it?
Minimally invasive sinus surgery using an endoscope to open blocked sinus passages and remove polyps or diseased tissue.
Why do we do it?
Chronic sinusitis not responding to medical treatment, nasal polyps, recurrent sinus infections.
Experience at Respire
Dr. Jyotika Waghray: 150+ procedures performed (10-12 per month)
Septoplasty
What is it?
Surgical straightening of a deviated nasal septum performed entirely through the nostrils.
Why do we do it?
Nasal obstruction, chronic mouth breathing, snoring, recurrent sinus infections caused by a deviated septum.
Experience at Respire
Dr. Jyotika Waghray: 100+ procedures performed (6-7 per month)
Nasal Polypectomy
What is it?
Surgical removal of nasal polyps using endoscopic techniques, often combined with sinus surgery for comprehensive treatment.
Why do we do it?
Nasal polyps causing obstruction, loss of smell, recurrent infections, or not responding to medication.
Nasal Endoscopy
What is it?
A thin, flexible tube with a light and camera inserted into the nose to visualize nasal passages and sinuses.
Why do we do it?
Evaluate sinusitis, polyps, deviated septum, tumors, or unexplained symptoms.
Experience at Respire
Dr. Jyotika Waghray: 2,000+ endoscopies performed (30-40 per month)
Allergy Testing (Skin Prick Test)
What is it?
Small amounts of common allergens applied to the skin to identify specific triggers for your allergies.
Why do we do it?
Identify allergens causing rhinitis, asthma, or sinusitis to guide treatment and avoidance strategies.
Sleep Apnea Surgery (Upper Airway Surgery)
What is it?
Various surgical procedures to open the upper airway, including UPPP, tongue base reduction, and multilevel surgery.
Why do we do it?
Obstructive sleep apnea due to anatomical blockage when CPAP is not tolerated or preferred.
Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)
What is it?
Surgical repair of a perforated eardrum using a tissue graft to restore hearing and protect the middle ear.
Why do we do it?
Chronic ear infections, hearing loss due to eardrum perforation, prevention of recurrent ear infections.
Mastoidectomy
What is it?
Surgical removal of infected mastoid bone behind the ear to treat chronic ear disease.
Why do we do it?
Chronic mastoiditis, cholesteatoma, complications from middle ear infections.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
What is it?
Surgical removal of tonsils and/or adenoids to improve breathing and reduce recurrent infections.
Why do we do it?
Recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea in children, enlarged adenoids causing breathing or ear problems.
Tympanostomy Tubes (Ear Tubes)
What is it?
Tiny tubes placed in the eardrum to allow air into the middle ear and prevent fluid accumulation.
Why do we do it?
Chronic ear infections, persistent middle ear fluid, Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Audiometry (Hearing Test)
What is it?
Comprehensive hearing evaluation in a sound-treated booth to assess hearing thresholds and speech understanding.
Why do we do it?
Evaluate hearing loss, determine type and severity, monitor changes over time.