Salivary Gland Lumps
There are three major salivary glands include the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands. In addition, there are thousands of minor salivary glands lining the oral cavity. Tumours commonly arise from…
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
BPPV is mainly caused when calcium carbonate crystals (known as Otoconia) embedded in the gel utricle becomes dislodged and migrate to one or more of the 3 fluid-filled semi-circular canals,…
Vestibular Neuronitis
This is an inflammation (-itis) of the vestibular nerve (neuro) usually caused by a virus. This is an acute condition and presents with sudden onset of spinning lasting hours associated…
Sudden Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL)
SSNHL by definition is a hearing loss of at least 30dB over 3 frequencies within 3 days. The symptoms are Hearing loss of sudden onset, usually involves one ear only…
Chronic Otitis Media
There are two types of chronic middle ear infection; a chronic perforation eardrum (tubotympanic type) and entrapment of skin in the middle ear (cholesteatoma).Tubotympanic typeIn some patients with acute middle…
Ear wax
Ear wax is produced by wax (ceruminous) gland situated at the outer part of the external ear canal. It serves to protect the ear canal from dust, dirt and infection.…
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a common infection of the tonsils, usually caused by viruses or bacteria. Tonsillitis can occur just once (acute tonsillitis), or frequently (recurrent tonsillitis). They usually present with severe…
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal cancer is associated with heavy smoking and alcohol intake. Symptoms include Hoarseness – progressive hoarseness is the commonest symptom of laryngeal cancer. Any hoarseness of more than 3 weeks…
Vocal Cord Nodules
Vocal cord nodules are benign growths from the vocal cords. They arise from voice overuse and abuse. Hoarseness is the main symptoms. A nasendoscopy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.…