Walking helps prevent blood clots from forming in your legs. Spending more time out of bed walking or in a chair than in bed is helpful because your lungs fill up with air, lowering the risk of fevers and pneumonia.
Not walking enough is a major cause of fevers after surgery, so please do remember to walk at least 3 times every day. Patients should avoid strenuous activity for 4 weeks following surgery because that typically raises heart rate and blood pressure.
For this reason, it can increase swelling or cause bleeding to start. Patients should not use mouthwashes, lozenges, or throat sprays following surgery because many of these contain alcohol or other chemicals that can irritate the lining of the mouth or numbing medication that can expose you to a serious complication when used for more than a couple of times.
The swelling in your throat that occurs after surgery can cause jaw pain or ear symptoms such as pain, pressure, or fullness. This is common and should improve within weeks following surgery. It occurs because the soft palate and tonsils are next to the jaw and the small Eustachian tube that connects the space behind the eardrum to the top of the throat. Swelling in the throat can interfere with your ability to clear or pop your ears, and it can also be sensed by your body as pain coming from your ears even though the ears are not affected a phenomenon called referred pain.
Elevating your head during sleep decreases blood flow to the head and neck regions. Therefore, it decreases swelling and the associated pain. Elevating the head during sleep may also improve breathing patterns in other ways. Therefore, we recommend elevating your head during sleep at 45 degrees for at least three days following the procedure.
Nausea and constipation are very common after any surgery. The anesthetic medications that you receive during surgery and the narcotic pain medication you receive after surgery can cause these.
You will receive medications after surgery to decrease nausea and constipation, but please notify Dr. Kezirian if you feel constipated or have not had a bowel movement in any 3 days after surgery. Kezirian likes to see his patients weeks after surgery. If a postoperative appointment has not been scheduled, please contact the office at to schedule this when you return home after your surgery.
For any emergencies, please call For other questions, please contact Dr. Kezirian at [email protected]. If you would like to speak with someone, please call the Call Center at and ask to speak to Dr.
Kezirian or whomever is answering calls for his patients. Eric J. Beverly Hills Office Wilshire Blvd. Have any questions? How is epiglottis surgery for sleep apnea performed? Side view of the head and neck, before partial removal of the epiglottis Side view of the head and neck, after partial removal of the epiglottis RISKS Bleeding As with any procedure, there is a risk of bleeding.
Infection Infection is uncommon, but patients typically receive antibiotics at the time of surgery to reduce the chance of infection. Tooth injury Operating in the back of the throat is impossible unless an instrument is placed to keep the mouth open. Difficulty swallowing The epiglottis is important in swallowing because it closes off the opening into the lungs through the trachea windpipe. Changes in speech Any operation on the throat can cause changes in speech.
Continued snoring Many patients undergoing epiglottis surgery will also have loud snoring. Need for additional procedures Epiglottis surgery may not be effective in accomplishing the goals of surgery. Hospital stay and discharge Most patients stay in the hospital days. Ice in the mouth Holding ice in the mouth while they melt and cool the surgical area can help with pain control.
The epiglottis is at the base of your tongue. It works as a valve to prevent food and liquids from entering your windpipe when you eat and drink.
The tissue that makes up the epiglottis can become infected, swell, and block your airway. This requires immediate medical attention. If you think that you or someone else has epiglottitis, call or seek local emergency medical help immediately. It requires prompt diagnosis and treatment in anyone, but especially in children, who are more vulnerable to breathing complications.
A bacterial infection is the most common cause of epiglottitis. Bacteria can enter your body when you breathe it in. It can then infect your epiglottis. The most common strain of bacteria that causes this condition is Haemophilus influenzae type b, also known as Hib.
You can catch Hib by inhaling the germs spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or blows their nose. Other bacterial strains that can cause epiglottitis include Streptococcus A , B , or C and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Streptococcus A is the type of bacteria that can also cause strep throat.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia. Additionally, viruses such as those that cause shingles and chickenpox , along with those that cause respiratory infections, can also result in epiglottitis. Fungi, such as those that cause diaper rash or yeast infections, may also contribute to inflammation of the epiglottis. Anyone can develop epiglottitis. However, several factors can increase your risk of developing it.
Children younger than 12 months of age are at a higher risk for developing epiglottitis. Overall, the disease commonly occurs in children ages 2 to 6 years. For adults, being older than 85 years is a risk factor. Children whose parents choose not to vaccinate them with the Hib vaccine are also at increased risk for epiglottitis. The risk of getting epiglottitis is increased in those environments. A weakened immune system can make it more difficult for your body to fight infections.
Poor immune function makes it easier for epiglottitis to develop. Having diabetes has been shown to be a risk factor in adults. The symptoms of epiglottitis are the same regardless of the cause.
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