Our Conditions

A nasal allergy is also known as Allergic Rhinitis. This is an inflammation of the mucous membranes (skin lining) in our nose.

We have several small air-filled spaces located within our skull, behind our cheeks, between our eyes and over our forehead. These spaces are called sinuses, and they help to moisturise and warm the air we inhale. They also help to make our voice bright and resonant when we speak.

Nasal polyps are swellings that arise from normal mucosa that line our nasal passages. While small ones may not cause any symptoms or require treatment, larger ones may cause problems, such as obstruction to breathing or to the sinus drainage pathways (sinusitis).

The medical term for nose bleeds is epistaxis – a common condition that affects all age groups and sexes. However, the cause and intensity of these nose bleeds may differ.

The neck contains many vital structures such as blood vessels, nerves, glands and lymph nodes. These structures can sometimes become swollen and present with a lump.

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found over the front of your neck just below your thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple).

We have 3 pairs of major salivary glands (parotid glands, submandibular glands and sublingual glands) as well as minor salivary glands distributed throughout our mouth and throat.

Speech is our main mode of communication. However, like most things, we often take it for granted and do not realise how important our voice is until we lose it.

It may be perceived by some as roughness of the voice, a lowered pitch or the inability to sing high notes without the voice breaking.

Vocal cord lesions are one of the most common causes of voice problems. They include vocal nodules and vocal polyps, which are abnormal growths on your vocal cords.

LPR occurs when the acid in our stomach flows up into our throat and causes inflammation. Sometimes it may be associated with heartburn, but often it is silent.

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal cords which results in swelling, redness and stiffness. This makes it difficult for the vocal cords to vibrate freely, an action crucial to the normal production of sound.

Pain in the ear (otalgia) is a very common condition. The cause, severity and treatment, however, can vary greatly.

Tinnitus refers to a ringing noise in the ears. This noise has been likened to the "sound of a cricket", a buzzing, clicking or a roaring noise.

Vertigo is a sensation that you or the environment around you is moving. It is a symptom of an underlying problem in the inner ear balance organ (peripheral vertigo) or a problem with the posterior part of the brain (central vertigo), which is important for balance and movement control.

Hearing loss is a common complaint seen in our ENT clinic. It can occur at all ages and causes vary.

We will all get a sore throat from time to time. The most common reason for a sore throat is a viral or bacterial infection, and it tends to part of an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). In most cases, sore throats heal on their own within a week.

Chronic cough is a common condition in ENT. It typically starts after an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) several weeks or months ago, and despite being on cough medication, the cough remains.

Dealing with phlegm in the throat can be an inconvenient, embarrassing and painful condition as it is often accompanied by frequent throat clearing and coughing.

Difficulty in swallowing is also called dysphagia. This is a serious problem which can lead to aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration and weight loss.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a form of breathing disorder that occurs during sleep. Patients with OSA have difficulty breathing when they sleep because their upper air passages in the nose and throat collapse and obstruct more easily than those that do not have OSA. This may occur due to nasal blockage, enlarged tonsils, a large tongue (in relation to the mouth) or a small sized jaw.