How to Take Care of Sinusitis to Prevent It from Getting Severe
Sinusitis symptoms may resemble those of a cold or an allergy. In addition to nasal congestion, mucus, or phlegm, there may also be headaches, facial pain, and a reduced sense of smell. If left untreated for a long time, it may become chronic and severe, affecting daily life.
The da Vinci Xi - Robot-assisted system for minimally invasive otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
Head and neck surgery is used to treat a wide range of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) conditions affecting the neck, mouth, throat, salivary glands and sinuses, as well as both non-cancerous, e.g. benign salivary gland tumors and benign thyroid nodules and malignant tumors located in the head and neck region, e.g. oral cancer, tonsil cancer and hypopharyngeal cancer.
WATCH-PAT: Home Sleep Test
People who snore should check their sleep quality with WATCH-PAT
Snoring is Not Healthy
Snoring is a serious health problem that you should not ignore.
CHECKLIST: Are You at Risk for Sleep Apnea?
STOP-BANG questionnaire is a self-test for sleep apnea condition.
Dysphonia: Hoarseness after COVID-19
As many people may have already discovered, after recovering from COVID-19, the patient’s health may not be fully restored as some organs in the body may not function normally still.
Post COVID-19 Vocal Cord Trauma
COVID-19 patients who had severe condition which required endotracheal intubation for a long period of time might have laryngotracheal or vocal cords complications such as swelling, bruising, inflammation, or scarring. Therefore, you should observe yourself and contact your physician immediately if there’s something wrong.
Worry-free Thyroidectomy
Patients who require thyroidectomy may generally worry that their voices would become hoarse, or that the surgery would affect their speech or the ability to speak altogether, or that there would be large unsightly scars. All these concerns can lead to a loss of self-confidence. However, nowadays patients need not worry about thyroidectomy, as it can be performed using an endoscope which does not leave a scar and also reduces chances of any complication after the procedure.
Neck Mass Should Be Checked ASAP
A neck lump can be caused by many factors. If you ever feel one, it is best to visit a doctor for a complete physical checkup so that it can be treated as soon as possible.
Tonsilitis: Do Not Let It Constrain Your Life
Tonsillitis commonly occurs in both children and adults alike, but the level of the symptoms may vary. If a person suffers from the condition persistently – i.e., many times within a year – it can become chronic and severe.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Navigator
Afflictions inside the nasal cavity and sinus can occur with varying degree of severity. If the medical specialist has determined that a surgery is required, today endoscopic nasal cavity and sinus surgery with navigator is another alternative that not only increases the surgery’s effectiveness but shortens its duration also – quickly returning the good quality of life to the patient.
“Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis” A rare type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (shortly called TB) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria typically damages the lungs, though it can also involve other parts of the body.