In our lives, we all come to a point where we have problems with our ears, nose or throat. Some may be normal problems that can be treated easily. However, what do you do when the problem becomes more severe, what do you do? Well, it’s time for you to see an ENT specialist.

Personally, I’ve been to an ENT specialist before. As a child, I participated in competitive swimming where my ears would often get clogged with water. At some point, my hearing was muffled for weeks before my mother took me to a specialist. Due to the water being trapped in my ear, I had gotten an infection over time. However, the doctor treated me and I was good to go after a few visits.

Therefore, if you have struggled with your ear, neck or throat and it becomes more concerning, it’s time to get checked with an ENT specialist. With that, let Beauty Insider tell you all about it with this quick read.

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What Are ENT Specialists?

ENT is the abbreviation for Ear, Nose and Throat. Otolaryngologists, or ENT surgeons, are specialists in the surgical field of these respective areas. Otolaryngology surgery is a type of head and neck surgery that treats problems where one could face concern or pain that might require an operation. Moreover, Otolaryngologists, Otorhinolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons are all terms used to describe ENT professionals.

What Do They Treat?

Neurology/Otology (Ear)

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Hearing and balance are essential for how we live our lives. Ear infections, hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, eardrum perforations, discomfort and other disorders are treated by ENT specialists. They offer hearing evaluations and diagnoses.

Rhinology (Nose)

Our nostrils aid breathing by preventing potentially hazardous dirt, allergies, and other substances from entering our bodies. A Rhinologist is a doctor who specialises in the anatomy, physiology and disorders of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

Rhinologists are ENT subspecialists that specialise in treating nose and sinus diseases medically and surgically. Deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal blockage and surgery, skull-base tumours, including those inside the cranial cavity, and more are all treated by experts.

Laryngology (Throat)

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Disorders that impair our capacity to correctly talk and swallow can have a significant influence on our lives and careers. A doctor who specialises in head and neck issues is known as an otolaryngologist. Sore throats, hoarseness, gastroesophageal reflux disease, infections, throat tumours, airway and vocal cord problems, and more are all treated by ENT experts.

Head, Neck, Thyroid

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Some of our body’s most essential organs are found in the head and neck, which are regrettably particularly vulnerable to tumours and cancer. ENT doctors can also help with benign neck lumps, thyroid problems, malignant tumours, parathyroid illness, and other conditions.

Sleep

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The ability to breathe deeply and sleep soundly has an influence on how we live and work. Sleep-disordered breathing, nasal and airway blockage, snoring and sleep apnoea and other conditions are treated by ENT experts.

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Facial trauma is an upsetting change in look induced by a variety of reasons such as an accident, injury, birth deformity, or side effects of a medical condition. Cleft palates, drooping eyelids, ear abnormalities, facial paralysis, and other aesthetic procedures of the face are also treated by ENT experts in facial plastic surgery.

Paediatrics

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Children’s bodies and senses are still developing; therefore, they require extra care. A paediatrician is educated to identify and treat a wide range of disorders in children, from mild ailments to life-threatening diseases. Birth defects of the head and neck, developmental delays, ear infections, tonsil and adenoid infections, airway difficulties, asthma and allergies, and more are all treated by ENT experts.

When Should You See An ENT Specialist?

Mild conditions may usually be treated by your doctor or managed at home. However, some symptoms may necessitate further evaluation by an ENT expert.

  • Ringing in the ears
  • Snoring that does not improve with a change in lifestyle
  • Nasal congestion that persists
  • Loss of senses of smell, hearing and voice.
  • Swallowing problems
  • An earache, a sore throat or persistent discomfort
  • Vertigo, dizziness or balance issues
  • Nasal bleeds on a regular basis

ENT Specialists In Singapore

1. Dr. Chris Hobbs

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ADDRESSMount Elizabeth Novena Hospital 38 Irrawaddy Road, #07-46/47 Singapore 329563
OPERATING HOURSMonday to Saturday (9am – 5pm), Sunday (Closed)
CONTACT+65 6432 8231

Laryngology, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, head and neck cancer and paediatric surgery are among Dr. Hobbs specialities. The clinic he consults is located at Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital. The specialists there are backed by a team of nurses and clinic assistants to ensure patients are in the best care. Moreover, they are affiliated with The Hearing Centre- big and well-established audiology and hearing aid organisation.

2. Dr. Annabelle Leong

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ADDRESS#03-41, Gleneagles Hospital (The Annex, 6A Napier Rd, Singapore 258500
OPERATING HOURSMonday to Saturday (9am – 5pm), Sunday (Closed)
CONTACT+65 6251 6332

As the first and only Singaporean recipient of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) National Temporal Bone Prize, Dr. Annabelle Leong is one of the finest ENT specialists. She was awarded for demonstrating the finest surgical expertise in ear dissection in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she was granted the renowned Canadian TWJ ear fellowship in hearing, dizziness/balance and skull base problems.

Moreover, she is also a specialist in otolaryngology with both the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom and the Singapore Medical Council.

3. Amandela ENT Head And Neck Centre

ADDRESS38 Irrawaddy Rd, #10-45/46/47, Singapore 329563
OPERATING HOURSMonday to Saturday (8:30am – 4:45pm), Sunday (Closed)
CONTACT+65 6694 1990

The Amandela ENT Head and Neck Centre aspires to create an ENT subspecialty group practice in which patients are seen by the most suitable subspecialist for their condition. This is to provide an offer to deliver the best possible treatments to patients.

Moreover, Dr. Samuel Yeak, an ENT specialist, has spent the last 10 years as the director of the ENT department of Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He was instrumental in establishing real specialised care in a public setting.