Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - (Page 8)
Preston’s dad, Don, says he was “thrilled” with his family’s surgery experience at Central Carolina Hospital.
LEARN MORE: TONSILS AND ADENOIDS
Tonsils are oval-shaped masses of tissue on both sides of the throat, and when inflamed, they can potentially block the airway. Adenoids are similar to the tonsils but cannot be seen. They are in the upper part of the throat above the uvula and behind the nose. Both are part of the body’s immune system, but when infections persist, it may be time for them to be removed. Tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies are often, but not always, performed together. Done in an operating room under general anesthesia, the surgery takes approximately 30 minutes and doesn’t require an incision. That’s because the surgeon can remove both the tonsils and the adenoids through the patient’s mouth. It is typically an outpatient procedure, and patients may stay in the hospital recovery area for about five hours or possibly overnight.
When infections persist, it may be time for tonsils and adenoids to be removed.
SORE THROAT SUPPORT
For a referral to an otolaryngologist (ENT), please call Central Carolina Hospital’s physician referral line at 800-483-6385.
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY RECOMMENDS THAT CHILDREN WHO HAVE THREE OR MORE TONSILLAR INFECTIONS A YEAR UNDERGO A TONSILLECTOMY.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012
Central Carolina Health - Spring 2012
From the CEO
Health Beat
Bouncing Back
Welcome to the Network
No Stone Unturned
Heart Smart
Make the Right Call
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012
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Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - From the CEO (Page 2)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - From the CEO (Page 3)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Health Beat (Page 4)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Health Beat (Page 5)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Bouncing Back (Page 6)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Bouncing Back (Page 7)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Bouncing Back (Page 8)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Welcome to the Network (Page 9)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - No Stone Unturned (Page 10)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - No Stone Unturned (Page 11)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Heart Smart (Page 12)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Heart Smart (Page 13)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Make the Right Call (Page 14)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Spring 2012 - Make the Right Call (Page 15)
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