Have you noticed a sudden annoying noise in your ear or ears recently? This is called Tinnitus, a word which means any sound in your ear(s). This could take the form of ringing, buzzing, humming or crackling. The meaning of the word Tinnitus originates from the Latin term, “tinnire”. What does “tinnire” mean? To ring or tinkle! Tinnitus is all about having…
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Are you thinking of removing your tonsils? Tonsil removal surgery is called tonsillectomy. This is one of the most common procedures which ENT surgeons perform in children and adults in Singapore. We explain everything you need to know about having a tonsillectomy here! A) WHY DO YOU NEED A TONSILLECTOMY? There a few reasons to consider removing your tonsils. The most common…
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Does your partner snore loudly? So loudly that you yourself have trouble sleeping?! Men usually snore more than women, so it’s usually their partners who persuade them to see us at ENTcare Clinic. Of course, some women snore too but most snorers tend to be male. What are the reasons for snoring to occur in Singapore? Snoring is basically a clear sign…
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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. It also conducts sound to help you hear clearly. When the eardrum bursts or ruptures, there is a higher risk of ear infection. This leads to hearing loss, ear discharge, dizziness, ringing sounds (tinnitus) and earache….
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Do you have a persistent sore throat in Singapore? Itchy and sore throat symptoms can really affect your quality of life, making it difficult to sleep at night. Your sore throat may make it difficult to concentrate on your work in the daytime. In fact, it is a super irritating problem for many people! They don’t realise that actually, itchy throat and…
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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. Good sleep helps to prevent us from falling ill and maintain good mental fitness. As a busy ENT specialist in Singapore, I see many patients with poor sleep, snoring…
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Have you lost your sense of smell? Hyposmia is the loss of sense of smell and may happen for many reasons. These range from the common cold or flu, to sinus infections and nasal tumours. At ENTcare specialist clinic in Singapore, many patients have lost their sense of smell because of nasal allergy, polyps and sinus infections. Up to 80% of your…
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WHY DO YOU KEEP GETTING A SORE THROAT? 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. The 3 most common causes of a sore throat…
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It might be you or your spouse who keeps on snoring but have you ever wondered why? Is the persistent loud snoring something to worry about? Can you just blame your snoring on having a blocked nose? Or is it something more sinister lurking beneath the loud snoring noise? Find out the importance of sorting out your blocked nose, snoring and other…
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Suffering from a sore throat in Singapore is a very common problem. What can you do to feel better before you see an ENT specialist? WHAT ARE THE THREE CAUSES OF SORE THROAT? The top 3 reasons for a persistent sore throat are infection, allergy and acid reflux! Let’s discuss these 3 reasons for persistent or recurrent sore throat: A) INFECTION When…
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