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Loss of smell (anosmia): Causes and how an ENT specialist can help Losing your sense of smell can be concerning. Beyond affecting your ability to enjoy food and familiar scents, it can also make it harder to detect potential dangers such as smoke or spoiled food. For some people, the…

Microscopic Ear Clearance Quick Overview: Microscopic ear clearance, also called aural toilet, is an outpatient ENT procedure that cleans the ear canal under a microscope. Fine suction and small instruments remove debris, discharge, fungal debris, wax or trapped objects, and the specialist checks the eardrum at the same visit. Each…

Blocked Nose: Causes, Symptoms and When to See an ENT Specialist A blocked nose is common, especially during a cold or seasonal allergies. However, for some people, nasal congestion can become a persistent problem, lasting for weeks or even months, affecting breathing, sleep and daily activities. Nasal blockage can have…

Adenoid Hypertrophy (Enlarged Adenoids) Adenoids are a small patch of soft tissue where the back of the nose meets the throat. They help fight germs in early childhood and usually shrink as a child grows. When they swell and stay larger than normal, this is called adenoid hypertrophy, or enlarged…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sinusitis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment What is sinusitis? Sinusitis commonly known as a sinus infection, 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…