Did you know that your tonsil health can affect your heart?
Your palatine tonsils are a pair of oval shaped tissues at the back of your throat which are part of your immune system (lymphoid tissues). The palatine tonsils are part of a protective circle known as Waldeyer's tonsillar ring of ...
I HAVE A LUMP IN MY TONGUE, COULD IT BE CANCER?
These are pictures of 2 patients I saw within a span of 2 hours. The first patient presented with a hard, firm mass located on the underside of his tongue. The second patient presented with a firm ma...
I HAVE A TUMOR IN MY MOUTH, SHOULD I GO FOR A BIOPSY?
This morning, I had a patient consulting me for a large neck mass on the right, as well as pain and difficulty in swallowing. When I looked inside his mouth, I saw a firm mass on his right tonsil, ...
What should I Expect during an ENT Consult
You may consult an ENT for a variety of ear, nose throat or neck problems. Not knowing what to expect may cause agitation on the part of the patient so this blog serves as a guide on what to expect during your ENT checkup...
HOW DO WE HEAR?
The human ear is a very interesting, amazing, intricate structure of the body. To understand how we hear, let us first understand the anatomy of the ears. The ear is divided into three parts: outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Outer Ear It is composed of...
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR VOICE?
A lot of teachers, sales persons, trainors come to my clinic complaining of voice problems. Among the most common complaints are: “I cant reach high notes anymore”, “I easily get tired when talking”, “My voice can’t reach the ...
I am going in to have my ears checked or cleaned, what can I expect?
Majority of the patients who come in for ear checkup do so for earwax blockage. What usually happens during this procedure? Most of the time, this blockage happens from the accumulation o ...
WHEN HOARSENESS IS AN OMINOUS SIGN…
As in always said in yoga: listen to your smart body. It will tell you what to do This story is about a 65 year old male patient who consulted because of hoarseness. He initially thought it was just because of “”too much...
I have a neck mass! Help, what should I do?
I had a patient come into my clinic today exclaiming “Doctor, I have lymphoma, until when do I have to live?!
And he is not the only anxious patient that I have come in with a neck mass. Hopefully...
Thyroidectomy: Is it really necessary?
Some patients would be hesitant when advised to undergo the thyroid surgery. This blog addresses those who really need the procedure...
Hyperthyroidism: Like running a marathon 24/7
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where you have a hyperactive thyroid gland or an overproduction of thyroid hormones. These thyroid hormones are very important to...
Busting Fishbone Ingestion Myths: Why you should not eat large bananas or be scratched by a cat
Fishbone ingestion is not only uncomfortable, it is an emergency. Seek immediate consult when...
Tracheostomy: Why Is it needed?
A tracheostomy is a procedure that transfers the breathing of the patient from the nose and mouth, to the front neck....
Tracheostomy:
how to prepare for the procedure
Preparation for a tracheostomy starts when the patient is initially referred to an ENT...
