Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove tonsils that are swollen, or have become infected.

Common symptoms of tonsillitis include fever, trouble in swallowing, and swollen areas around the neck.

Doctors typically try to treat tonsillitis with medication. Tonsillectomy is usually only recommended to patients who suffer from repetitive cases of tonsillitis.

While tonsillectomy is more common for children, sometimes adults also need to undergo tonsillectomy. This is usually done in case a patient has suffered from several rounds of tonsillitis in the past year, or have had a prolonged sore throat and infection. Sleep apnea and cancer are also two other cases where a tonsillectomy is recommended.

Usually, this procedure takes 30-60 minutes. Most patients can go home on the same day.

Most cases of tonsillitis are treated using medication itself. Surgical procedure is usually recommended for chronic or severe cases. If you feel you need a surgery, please consult a doctor immediately.

Patients can typically resume their normal routine in 1-2 days.

Yes, most insurance schemes cover tonsillectomy. Speak with a Ayu Health representative to know more about your insurance plan.

Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove adenoids, which are glands located near the roof of the mouth.

Ear infections, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in breathing through the nose, sleep apnea can all be symptoms of enlarged adenoids.

Doctors typically try to treat swollen adenoids with medication. Adenoidectomy is usually only recommended to patients who suffer from repetitive cases.

Usually, this procedure takes 30-60 minutes. Most patients can go home on the same day.

Patients can typically resume their normal routine in 1-2 days.

While adenoids are part of the immune system and play a role in increasing a child’s immunity, their removal doesn’t have a great impact in terms of reducing immunity. The body has various other ways of fighting off infections.

Yes, most insurance schemes cover adenoidectomy. Speak with an Ayu Health representative to know more about your insurance plan.

Typical endoscopic procedure takes 1-2 hours. Most patients are able to go home the same day itself.

Sinus can also be controlled by medication. However, in extreme cases of chronic sinusitis, your doctor might recommend a surgical treatment.

Patients can typically resume their normal routine in 1-2 days

Sinus surgery is considered to be a simple treatment with minimal risks. Serious problems are extremely rare. However, speak with your doctor to understand all the risks associated with a treatment as risks can vary from case to case.

Yes, most insurance schemes cover sinus surgery. Speak with a Ayu Health representative to know more about your insurance plan.

Tympanoplasty is a surgical procedure to fix a hole in the eardrum. It involves taking a tissue from elsewhere in the body, and grafting it onto the eardrum to close the hole.

In cases where the hole in the eardrum is large or the infection cannot be cured through medication, tympanoplasty is recommended.

Typically, an endoscopic tympanoplasty procedure takes 1-2 hours.

In the case of an endoscopic tympanoplasty, patients can typically resume their normal routine in 2-3 days