Massive Nose Bleeding in a Child from Cancer
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Thyroid Cancer: “Friendly” or Aggressive?
Receiving a diagnosis of thyroid cancer can stir up a multitude of emotions in our patients, from uncertainty and denial to shock and sorrow, along with ambiguous thoughts about the future. Despite this whirlwind of emotions, it is important to stop panicking, and understand first what is thyroid cancer, as it spans from benign to
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How to Avoid Ear Pain While Flying
Flying can be an exciting adventure in itself, or on the way to an exciting destination. However, for some people, it comes with the discomfort of ear pain. In this blog, your ENT doctor will discuss the causes of ear pain, and effective strategies to alleviate ear pain for your next flight. What are the
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ONE OF MY INTERESTING CANCER SURGERIES
I love my job. Being an ENT-head and neck surgeon means you’ll never know what surgical challenge may come your way. One day, it may be doing a revision of a cleft lip surgery. On another day, it may be removing a fishbone stuck in a patient’s throat. Or some days, it may be a
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Otitis Externa: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Ear canal infections, or otitis externa is a frequent patient complaint in ENT clinics near you. In this blog, we will review the ear anatomy, what causes otitis externa, the diagnosis and management, as well as prevention The Ear Canal: A Natural Cleaning Mechanism Our auditory system is a complex system, and the ear canal
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How is Saliva Produced?
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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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 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.
Did You Know That Your Tonsil Health Can Affect Your Heart
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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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR VOICE
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR VOICE Your voice is your way of communication with other people, and a very important component of some people’s livelihood. It is important to care for your voice to avoid long term problems. Consult with an voice doctor /ENT doctor (Palawan) immediately if you have voice problems that do not
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HOW DO WE HEAR
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, from ear doctor in Palawan, the anatomy of the ears. The ear is divided into three parts: outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. The 3 Parts of the Ear Outer EarIt is