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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine now estimates that 26% of Americans between the ages of 30 and 70 suffer from some form of sleep apnea.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/is-sleep-apnea-genetic-hereditary) ### [5 Tonsillectomy Complications (Plus Who’s at Risk) Most people are a little nervous before they go in for any kind of surgery, including a tonsillectomy.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/tonsillectomy-complications) ### [Salivary Gland Tumors Symptoms and When To Call Your Doctor “Tumor” is a scary word. We associate tumors with cancer, and then cancer with shortened lifespans.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/salivary-gland-tumors-2) ### [![](https://entlubbock.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/can-sleep-apnea-be-cured.jpg) Yes, Sleep Apnea Can Be Cured Permanently — Here’s How Sleep apnea causes a variety of short- and long-term health problems for an estimated 22 million Americans, and it can be difficult to cure.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/can-sleep-apnea-be-cured) ### [![](https://entlubbock.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Featured-Image-Search-13-1.jpg) 5 Thyroidectomy Complications and How To Manage Them If you’ve been told that you need a thyroidectomy, you likely have some concerns about the procedure. First, rest assured that thyroidectomies have a very low rate of complications.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/thyroidectomy-complications) ### [Tonsillectomy vs. Adenoidectomy: The Differences Explained Until fairly recently, most people believed that the tonsils and adenoids were useless, unnecessary tissue. But medical researchers now understand that these are important parts of the immune system.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/tonsillectomy-and-adenoidectomy) ### [![](https://entlubbock.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Featured-Image-6.jpg) Worried Your Allergy Symptoms Are COVID? You’re Not Alone Everyone knows what it’s like to wake up feeling a little run down or with a runny nose, congestion, or cough.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/allergy-symptoms-or-covid) ### [Salivary Gland Tumors: Everything You Need To Know Salivary gland tumors are usually diagnosed in one of two ways. Either you notice a strange bump in front of your ear, or a doctor feels that bump during a routine medical appointment.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/salivary-gland-tumors) ### [6 Tips for a Quick and Comfortable Thyroidectomy Recovery Very few people look forward to the possibility of surgery.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/thyroidectomy-recovery) ### [Ask a Doctor: 8 Answers to Your Post-Tonsillectomy FAQs There’s no way around it. Recovering from a tonsillectomy, especially as an adult, is just plain miserable. Children fare slightly better, but the process is hard.](https://entlubbock.com/blog/after-tonsillectomy-faq) ### [Your Ultimate Thyroidectomy Guide (Written by a Surgeon) If you’re searching for information about a thyroidectomy, you’re probably dealing with thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, goiter or compression of your trachea. 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