Saliva is a clear, watery substance produced by glands in the mouth that is often taken for granted. However, an adequate flow of saliva is important in maintaining the health of our mouths and bodies. In this blog, we will explore the process of saliva production and the glands responsible for the process. Saliva Production Process Saliva is produced […]
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Understanding the thyroid gland is important prior to undergoing thyroid surgery. In this blog, an ENT- thyroid surgeon will discuss the thyroid gland anatomy, function , and its importance. What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in front of your neck. It is located under the Adam’s apple (the thyroid cartilage), and in front of
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This blog discusses the preparation needed prior to a tracheostomy procedure. In this previous blog, an overview of the tracheostomy procedure and the reasons or indications for it was discussed. done. In this current blog, I will discuss how the patient is being prepared for surgery. These preparations will be discussed in the context where the tracheostomy is
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A tracheostomy is a procedure where you put a hole (-stoma) into the windpipe (trachea). This procedure essentially transfers the breathing of the patient from the nose and mouth, to the front neck. This usually done when there is blockage of the airway, or a reduction in its function of the breathing pathway as will be explained
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Fishbone ingestion is not only uncomfortable, it is an emergency. Seek immediate consult with your ENT doctor if you have a fishbone stuck to your throat Asians, we are real hardcore about eating fish. Fish fillets are fine, but no fun. Give it to us whole, complete with heads and tails for an extra challenge.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where you have a hyperactive thyroid gland or an overproduction of thyroid hormones. These thyroid hormones are very important to your body because they control metabolism of all cells. However, in abundance, these hormones are toxic to your body, hence the other term for hyperthyroidism is toxic goiter. It is important
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Some patients would be hesitant when advised to undergo the thyroidectomy. This blog addresses those patients who really need the procedure. Whenever I advise certain patients to undergo the thyroidectomy procedure, I get the question “Is it really necessary, doctor?” And the answer is: your head and neck surgeon will recommend surgery for thyroid disease only if absolutely
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Did you know that your tonsil health can affect your heart? Tonsillitis is an infection of your tonsils that, if untreated, may lead to harmful complications like heart disease. Make sure to consult with your ENT Doctor (Palawan) if you have throat pain that does not go away. What are your Tonsils? Your (palatine) tonsils
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I have a neck mass! Help, what should I do? A patient came into my clinic today exclaiming “Doctor, I have lymphoma, until when do I have to live?!” He is not the only anxious patient that I have come in with a neck mass in the ENT clinic. Hopefully, this blog helps alleviate that
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WHEN HOARSENESS IS AN OMINOUS SIGN… Hoarseness lasting more than 2 weeks warrants a consultation with your ENT doctor and neck cancer surgeon as this may be one of the early signs of neck or thyroid cancer. As in always said in yoga: listen to your smart body. It will tell you what to do. This
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