- Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital
- Mt Alvernia Medical Centre D
- Parkway East Hospital
HAVING SINUS ISSUES?
If you are having sinus issues such as sinusitis, where you are experiencing symptoms such as congestion or difficulty breathing, make an appointment with The ENT Specialist Centre.
SINUSITIS
Sinusitis or a sinus infection is defined as inflammation of the mucus-producing membranes that line your sinuses. It is common to experience a sinus infection after a cold or allergy flare-up.
ALLERGIC RHINITIS (NASAL ALLERGY)
Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the lining of the nose. It is typically associated with nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. It can be broadly classified as either allergic or non-allergic rhinitis.
EPISTAXIS (NOSEBLEEDS)
Epistaxis is more commonly known as nosebleeds. It can be either anterior and posterior, where the bleeding either comes out from the front of the nose or flows down the back of the throat.
NASAL POLYPS
Nasal polyps are growths arising from the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. They are typically non-cancerous and painless. Symptoms of nasal polyps vary and can range from obstruction to infection.
DEVIATED SEPTUM (SNORING)
A deviated nasal septum is used to describe a condition where the partition of your nose is crooked, narrowing one side of the nasal cavity, resulting in a blocked nose predominantly on one side.
ABOUT OUR ENT SPECIALISTS
Dr Ng Yuk Hui
Medical Director, Otorhinolaryngologist & ENT Surgeon
MBBS (S’pore), MRCS (Edinburgh), MMed (ORL), MMed (Sleep Med) (Sydney), FAMS (ORL)
Dr Ng Yuk Hui is a fellowship trained, consultant Ear Nose Throat (ENT) surgeon. He is also the medical director of The ENT Specialist Centre. Prior to joining The ENT specialist Centre, he was the Chief of Rhinology in the department of Otolaryngology in Singapore General Hospital where he also held the positions of Adjunct Assistant Professor in Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and Senior Clinical Lecturer of the National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions from our patients regarding sinus conditions. Should you have a question not listed below, feel free to reach out to The ENT Specialist Centre for more information.
When treating sinus conditions, not all of them require surgery. When first seeing consult consulting with patients presenting with sinus conditions, our doctors will typically recommend medical treatment options
Surgery is often recommended later on for patients whose conditions have not responded to other treatment methods.
If you have been suffering from sinus symptoms such as nasal blockage, headaches, congestion, runny nose, an itchy throat, loss of smell, or bleeding from the nose, it is recommended that you seek medical attention from an ENT specialist. Our doctors will be able to help you treat and manage your condition.
An ENT doctor, also known as an ear, nose, and throat doctor (or Otorhinolaryngologist), is a doctor who diagnoses and treats all conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. This includes sinus-related conditions.
The cost of treating and managing sinus-related conditions depends on various factors. For example, our doctors will need to better understand your condition and the treatment option most suited to you.
Rest assured, our clinic staff will be there to assist you in understanding the breakdown of your bill and your financing options. For more information, do not hesitate to call our clinic.
For conditions where a procedure is required, the treatment can be covered by insurance or may be partially medisave claimable. This includes in-clinic scopes and procedures.
