If you have been experiencing recurrent or chronic tonsil infections, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or snoring, you may have been considering a tonsillectomy. As with any surgical procedure, it is important to be fully informed before making a decision. In this blog post, we will discuss what tonsils are, what a tonsillectomy is, and when […]
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Tonsillectomy may sound like a scary word once your ENT doctor recommends you to have it. However, it is actually a common surgical procedure that has been performed safely and effectively for many decades. A tonsillectomy can help improve your quality of life, especially if you have frequent throat problems or choking problems from enlarged tonsils. Let’s
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You may have felt a lump in the upper middle portion of your neck. Or maybe you saw it in your child. This swelling may be a thyroglossal duct cyst, a benign mass in the neck which is a condition treated by an ENT doctor. What are Thyroglossal Duct Cysts? Thyroglossal duct cysts or TGDCs are
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The tonsils are a pair of small roundish structures located in the back of the throat that help protect the body from infections. Other than tonsillitis, an infection of the tonsils, there are several other diseases and conditions that can affect these small organs. As an ENT surgeon, it is important for my patients to
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Do you find yourself constantly feeling fatigued, waking up with headaches, or experiencing difficulty concentrating during the day? These seemingly harmless sleep issues may be signs of a dangerous, yet less known health problem. In this blog, we uncover the detrimental effects of poor sleep habits, particularly related to enlarged tonsils and sleep apnea. What
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Have you ever noticed a lump on your neck that seems to come and go? If so, you may be dealing with a branchial cleft cyst. These cysts are actually quite commonly seen by ENT doctors and can occur when the tissues in the neck develop incorrectly. To see a surgery done on branchial cleft cysts, head down
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Undergoing a thyroidectomy can be an overwhelming experience, and it’s natural to be concerned about the potential complications that may arise. While there are risks associated with any surgical procedure, it’s important to understand that most complications after thyroidectomy are rare. These complications can also be avoided or promptly managed by choosing an ENT doctor and head and
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“Doctor, when i undergo a thyroidectomy, will I not be able to talk for a month? My neighbor said so” “Doctor, when have my mass from the parotid gland removed, will half of my face not be able to move? As an ENT doctor and head and neck surgeon in Palawan, the questions above are
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Tonsillitis is a common cause of sore throat. The following are the commonly asked questions about tonsillitis and treatment. Consult a top ENT surgeon in Palawan if you have tonsillitis. WHAT ARE TONSILS? The (palatine) tonsils are a pair of pinkish soft tissue lumps on both sides of the back of the throat or pharynx. The surface of the
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