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Deviated Septum Surgery

Deviated Septum Surgery: Septoplasty Understanding when surgery is needed, the procedure and cost considerations Deviated septum surgery is performed to correct structural misalignment of the nasal septum that causes persistent nasal obstruction. The most common procedure is septoplasty, which straightens the internal nasal partition to improve airflow.  Surgery is generally…
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Nasal Endoscopy

Nasal Endoscopy Understanding Nasoendoscopy Examination What is Nasal Endoscopy? Nasal endoscopy, also known as nasoendoscopy, is a minimally invasive in-clinic procedure that allows an ENT specialist to examine the inside of the nasal passages and sinus openings using a thin, flexible or rigid scope. It is commonly performed to investigate…
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Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy

Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy (Swollen/Enlarged Turbinates) Understanding Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options The nasal turbinates are structures inside the nose that help warm, filter and humidify the air you breathe. When they become persistently enlarged, a condition known as turbinate hypertrophy can develop, often causing a constant blocked or “stuffy” nose…
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Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid Nodules Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps (cysts) that form within the thyroid gland. This butterfly-shaped gland sits in the lower neck and plays an important role in regulating metabolism. When multiple nodules are present within the same gland, the condition is referred to…
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Tonsillitis, Chronic Tonsillitis & Tonsil Stones

Tonsillitis, Chronic Tonsillitis & Tonsil Stones Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Tonsil stones may cause milder but persistent symptoms. These can include: Persistent bad breath despite good oral hygiene A foreign body sensation in the throat Visible white or yellow lumps lodged within the tonsils Mild discomfort when swallowing Occasional referred…
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Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Nasal Allergy Symptoms and Treatment Approaches What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterised by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. These interruptions can last from a few seconds to over a minute and may occur multiple times throughout the night. The most common…
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Sinusitis

Sinusitis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinus lining, usually caused by infection, allergy or blockage of the sinus drainage pathways. This leads to a build-up of mucus, resulting in nasal congestion, facial pressure, intense headaches and post-nasal drip. While many cases are…
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Paediatric ENT

Paediatric ENT Ear, Nose and Throat Care for Children in Singapore Children commonly experience ear, nose and throat conditions, particularly in their early years when their immune systems are still developing. While many childhood illnesses resolve on their own, some symptoms may persist, recur frequently or begin to affect hearing,…
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Turbinate Reduction Procedures

Turbinate Reduction Procedures Treatment for Persistent Nasal Blockage Due to Enlarged Turbinates The nasal turbinates are delicate structures inside the nose that warm, humidify and filter the air you breathe. When these structures become persistently swollen, most often due to chronic inflammation, they can narrow the nasal passages and cause…
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Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Nasal Allergy Symptoms and Treatment Approaches Allergic rhinitis is a common cause of sneezing and nasal blockage, affecting millions of people worldwide: In Singapore, around 13.1% of the population experience this condition, with higher rates seen in children due to ongoing exposure to indoor allergens. Often…
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Dr Ong Yew Kwang

Dr Ong is well-versed in managing complex sinus cases, nasal polyps, nasal allergies and smell disorders.

He has also led the endoscopic skull base service service with his neurosurgical counterparts at NUH since 2010, which manages a variety of skull base pathologies such as pituitary tumours, meningiomas and sinonasal tumours.

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