Nose Surgery
This pamphlet explains the types of nose surgery, and what will happen right after surgery and at home. It also includes tips and information on when to get medical attention.
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Repair of a Blocked Tear Duct
This surgery is needed when the tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. The pamphlet explains what will happen before, during, and after your surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Réparation d’un canal lacrymal bouché
Cette opération est nécessaire lorsque le canal lacrymal est bouché et que les larmes ne peuvent pas s’écouler. Ce document explique ce qui se passera avant, pendant et après votre opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians - American Sign Language–English Interpreter Services
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians is a non- profit organization, serving the approximately 150,000 deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened people in the province of Nova Scotia. This pamphlet gives information on hiring American Sign Language-English interpreters.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
This pamphlet will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for a tonsillectomy or an adenoidectomy. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Total Laryngectomy
This pamphlet explains what to expect before, the morning of, and right after your surgery. Other topics include what to expect at home, protecting yourself from the flu, stoma and laryngectomy tube care, supplies, humidity, speech rehabilitation, nutrition, follow-up, and symptoms that require medical attention. This pamphlet is also available in French.