ENT Conditions
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Ear Disorders
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Diseases or conditions related to the ear can be classified into infections, tumours, trauma, and hearing impairment imbalance. They can be primary issues or referred pain from surrounding anatomical structures like the nasal cavity, sinuses, and the throat. |
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Common ear related symptoms are: |
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- Reduced hearing
- Ear blockage
- Ear discharge ( blood, pus, foul smelling discharge )
- Imbalance
- Tinnitus or noise hearing
- “POP!” sound or ear fullness
- Accidental trauma to the ear
- Foreign body in the ear (insects/ small objects, toy pieces)
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Infections can be classified based on ear anatomy: outer, middle, and inner ear. Common infections include: |
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- Otitis externa
- Otomycosis
- Ear polyps
- Impacted or infected ear wax
- Acute otitis media
- Acute mastoiditis
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Traumatic causes include: |
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- Perforated eardrum
- Fracture of the mastoid (ear bone)
- Foreign bodies in the ear
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Tumours can also involve the ear, and patients may present with ear blockage, bleeding, or tinnitus (buzzing in the ear). Examples include carcinomas and acoustic neuromas. |
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Diseases related to balance and organs of hearing & imbalance: |
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- Labyrinthitis
- Meniere’s disease
- BPPV
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Nose & Sinus Disorders
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The nose serves as a vital organ for both smell and taste, while also functioning as an essential air filtration system, ensuring optimal oxygen levels reach the lungs for respiration. Additionally, it contributes to the quality of our voice. |
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We offer diagnosis and management for patients of all ages. |
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Common symptoms patients present in the clinic are: |
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- Nasal blockage with frequent sneezing
- Facial pain and headache
- Snoring
- Nasal bleed
- Post nasal discharge / phlegm in the throat
- Persistent cough
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Nasal and sinus related diseases are classified into: |
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1. Infection of the nasal cavity encompass |
- Allergic and inflammatory rhinosinusitis
- Fungal sinusitis
- Nasal polyps
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2. Tumours and trauma associated with the nasal cavity include |
- Nasopharyngeal cancers
- Sinonasal cancers
- Fractures of the nasal bone
- Deviation of the nasal septum
- Epistaxis (nasal bleeding) from vascular tumours
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3. Diseases related to olfaction and breathing obstruction |
- Tumours originating from the olfactory nerve
- Snoring
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Throat & Voice Related Disorders
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Throat conditions typically affect areas like the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and upper oesophagus. |
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Common symptoms patients present in the clinic are: |
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- Painful swallowing
- Difficulty in breathing
- Chronic coughing
- Persistent throat clearing
- Foreign body sensation in throat
- Change of voice
- Snoring
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The typical diseases of the throat are: |
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- Recurrent tonsillitis
- Tumours in the oral cavity and pharynx
- Ulcers and cystic swellings of oral cavity
- Voice disorders
- Salivary duct stones (Sialolithiasis)
- Mouth, throat, and throat cancers
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties post stroke or post cancer management
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Sleep & Voice Snoring Problems
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Snoring is a symptom that arises from obstruction or narrowing at various levels of the nasal, oral cavity, and throat. It is a collaborative condition concerning diseases of the nasal, oral cavity, and throat. |
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Common conditions contributing to snoring include: |
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- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), where the patient stops breathing while sleeping due to the collapse of the upper airway.
- Long-term complications of OSA include hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and strokes.
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We evaluate OSA through thorough clinical evaluation, endoscopy (nasoendoscopy and flexible laryngoscopy), CT scans, sleep studies, and trial runs of CPAP devices. |
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Surgical interventions are customized based on individual patient diagnoses following a thorough evaluation. The objective of surgical management is to enhance nasal airflow and expand the oral-pharyngeal space, thereby facilitating improved air intake and optimal oxygenation of the lungs. |
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Pediatric ENT Disorders
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We provide a comprehensive range of paediatric ENT services and treatments for infants, toddlers, and children. Our facility is equipped with modern equipment and slim video scopes, ensuring comfortable examinations and accurate diagnoses for your child. Additionally, we conduct universal hearing screening for all babies born in our centre. |
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Our services cover various ear, nose, and throat issues: |
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For the Ear: |
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- Ear Infections
- Hearing Loss due to fluid in the middle ear, impacted wax, etc.
- Ear bleeding
- Foreign body in the ear
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For the Nose: |
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- Nasal Bleed (Epistaxis)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Nasal Obstruction
- Adenoid Problems
- Airway and Sinus Problems
- Noisy Breathing
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For the Throat: |
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- Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea in children
- Tonsil Enlargement
- Persistent cough and vomiting
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Head & Neck Problems
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Head and neck swellings vary from harmless lumps to potentially dangerous cancers. |
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Common clinical symptoms presented by patients are: |
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- Painful neck swellings/discharging pus (sudden onset within days to weeks)
- Longstanding swellings over neck area
- Neck swellings with associated nasal bleed or blood-stained saliva or phlegm
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We offer investigations and management plans for the best outcomes. |
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Neck diseases include: |
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- Salivary gland tumours (e.g., parotid gland, submandibular glands)
- Neck abscess
- Recurrent neck lymph nodes
- Benign lumps in the head and neck
- Thyroglossal duct cysts
- Head and neck cancers (e.g., tongue cancers, oral cancers)
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