Ear Wax Removal for Children: What Parents Need to Know Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS As parents, we’re wired to notice every sniffle, scratch, cry or whimper from our little ones. But when it comes to ear wax, many of us are not quite […]

Thyroid Surgery Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS Undergoing thyroid surgery can be a significant milestone in your health journey. Whether you are having a partial/hemi-thyroidectomy, a total thyroidectomy, or a more complex procedure, understanding what to expect during recovery

7 Considerations When Choosing an ENT Specialist in Singapore Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS When it comes to your health, especially something as essential as your ears, nose, and throat, you want to make the best decision possible. Whether you’re dealing with persistent sinus

How to Prepare for Your ENT Clinic Appointment Home Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS An ear, nose, and throat (ENT) appointment, is a crucial step toward resolving persistent or bothersome issues such

Tips from an Ear Doctor: 12 Ways to Protect Your Hearing Home Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS Hearing is integral to our overall well-being, enabling communication, connection, and enjoyment of life’s sounds

Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Removal) In Singapore Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS Understanding Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils, has been practiced for over 2,000 years. The tonsils are two small masses of lymphoid tissue situated at the back of the throat, playing a

Breathe Easy, Live Better: A Palate Expander And Your Airway Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS With accelerating medical advancements, one innovative but rarely offered tool, is the palate expander. It is gaining more prominence in the field of otolaryngology. Also known as a palatal

Facial Paralysis Demystified: Ramsay Hunt vs. Bell’s Palsy Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Bell’s palsy are two conditions that affect the facial nerves and can cause facial paralysis. Whilst they may share similarities in terms of symptoms and manifestations, they

From Your Plate To Your Ears : Are There Foods That Cause Ear Wax? Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS We may have heard friends, relatives and colleagues tell us that there are specific foods that cause ear wax. Earwax, also known as cerumen, is

The Tonsil Grading Scale: A Mystery Decoded Home Medically Reviewed By: Dr Leslie Koh M.B;B.S. (Singapore), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh, M. Med (ORL), FAMS Tonsil grading is a crucial diagnostic tool used to evaluate the severity of tonsil enlargement. It plays a significant role in determining appropriate treatment options and understanding potential underlying conditions. In this article,