I thought it was high time for an update on the very common problem of dizziness, giddiness, imbalance and vertigo in Singapore since my last blog on this interesting topic was a few years ago! That last blog on dizziness was extremely popular, so popular that one of my patients called me “the Queen of Dizziness” – I’m honestly not too sure…
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Have you been suffering from a persistent lump in your throat symptom? You might not be able to feel any lump on the outside of your neck but the obvious concern is that there might be a lump growing inside your throat. As a busy ENT specialist in Singapore, we see many patients who have been disturbed by a throat lump sensation,…
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Have you noticed a sudden annoying noise in your ear or ears recently? This is called Tinnitus, a word used to describe any humming, whistling, crackling, popping, screeching or ringing sound in your ear(s). The meaning of the word Tinnitus originates from the Latin term, “tinnire” : To ring or tinkle. Tinnitus is all about having the perception of a noise in…
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Are you thinking of having your tonsils removed? Having your tonsils removed with a surgical procedure is called a tonsillectomy, one of the most common procedures which ENT surgeons perform in both children and adults in Singapore. Everything you need to know about having a tonsillectomy is explained here, so read on! A) WHY DO YOU NEED A TONSILLECTOMY? There a few…
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Does your partner snore loudly? So loudly that you yourself have trouble sleeping?! Men usually snore much more than women, so it’s usually their partners who persuade them to come to see us at The ENT Clinic in Singapore. Of course, some women snore too but most snorers tend to be male. What are the reasons for snoring to occur in Singapore?…
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Have you ever wondered why you need a healthy normal eardrum? The eardrum is a special ear membrane which protects the inner ear structures from infection and it also conducts sound to help you hear clearly. When the eardrum bursts or ruptures, there is a much higher risk of ear infection with hearing loss, ear discharge, dizziness, ringing sounds (tinnitus) and earache….
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Do you have a recurrent sore throat or a persistent itchy throat in Singapore? Itchy sore throat symptoms can really affect your quality of life, making it difficult to sleep at night or concentrate on your work in the daytime. In fact, it is a downright irritating problem for many people who don’t realise that actually, itchy throat and sore throats can…
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Do you know that poor sleep quality can lead to poor health and increased risk of early dementia? We now know how important good sleep is to keep us in great physical health, prevent us from falling ill and maintain good mental fitness. As top ENT specialists in Singapore, many patients with poor sleep, snoring and breathing problems come to see us…
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Have you lost your sense of smell? Anosmia is the loss of sense of smell and it may happen because of many reasons, ranging from the common cold or flu, to sinus infections and nasal tumours. At our ENT specialist clinics in Singapore, we see many patients who have lost their sense of smell because of nasal allergy issues, nasal polyps and…
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Why do you keep on getting a sore throat? Is a sore throat something to worry about? Should you see a top ENT specialist in Singapore for your sore throat that doesn’t get better? There are many causes of a persistent sore throat in Singapore but the most common 3 causes of a sore throat or throat pain are: Infection: Tonsillitis or…
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