Head & Neck
We Provide Comprehensive Assessment and Management of These Symptoms:
Common Head & Neck Conditions That We Treat
What Are the Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?
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Excision biopsy of growths or tumours
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Hemi and total thyroidectomy (surgical removal of thyroid glands)
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Surgery of the parotid and submandibular salivary glands
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Minimally invasive surgery to remove stones in the salivary glands
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC, cancer behind the nose) screening
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Biopsy of suspicious growths for NPC
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Fine needle aspiration and cytology (FNAC)
What Causes Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?
Certain surgical ENT procedures are claimable under Medisave, and the exact amount would depend on the complexity of the procedure. For other cases, please speak to our friendly clinic staff about using your insurance plan or Integrated Shield Plan.
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Excessive bulkiness of throat tissues. The throat can be congested and narrowed if the tonsils become inflamed and enlarged or if there are structural abnormalities such as a long uvula or bulky tongue at the back of the throat. This congestion leads to snoring.
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Excessive bulkiness of nose tissues.Snoring can also be caused by a blocked nose, resulting in breathing from the mouth. This may cause excessive breathing effort, which results in the collapse of soft tissues in the throat. A blocked nose may result from enlarged inferior turbinates, a deviated nasal septum or sinusitis.
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Floppy soft tissues in the throat and weak tongue muscles. People with these conditions may result in their tongues falling backwards into the airway and their throat tissues at the side being drawn in during sleep, blocking the airway. This results in vibration of the tissues during breathing, leading to snoring.
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Small or receding jaw. People with small or receding jaw bones are at an increased risk of snoring due to a smaller airway space behind their tongue.
What Are the Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?
Certain surgical ENT procedures are claimable under Medisave, and the exact amount would depend on the complexity of the procedure. For other cases, please speak to our friendly clinic staff about using your insurance plan or Integrated Shield Plan.
What Are the Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?
Certain surgical ENT procedures are claimable under Medisave, and the exact amount would depend on the complexity of the procedure. For other cases, please speak to our friendly clinic staff about using your insurance plan or Integrated Shield Plan.
Our Specialists
Dr Chin Chao-Wu David
Senior Consultant Ear Nose Throat Surgeon
Dr Eng Soh Ping Elliot
Senior Consultant Ear Nose Throat Surgeon
Dr Leong Jern-Lin
Senior Consultant Ear Nose Throat Surgeon
Dr Mark Hon Wah Ignatius
Senior Consultant Ear Nose Throat Surgeon
Dr Huang Xinyong
Senior Consultant Ear Nose Throat Surgeon
Dr Yuen Heng-Wai
Senior Consultant Ear Nose Throat Surgeon
For Singaporeans & Singapore Permanent Residents
Insurance & Medisave Partners
Certain ENT procedures are claimable under Medisave, and the exact amount would depend on the procedure. For more information, please speak to our friendly clinic staff about using your insurance plan, Integrated Sheild Plan, or Medisave.
Please note: All three Ascent ENT clinics and all our doctors are recognized Prudential Panel providers, making it easier for Prudential policyholders to access specialist ENT care across our network. Please verify your specific plan coverage with Prudential before booking.
When Should You See An ENT Specialist In Singapore??
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Any Ear, Nose or Throat symptoms that you are troubled with or concerned of
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Persistent blocked nose with mouth breathing or snoring
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Our Clinic
Visit us at any of our 3 convenient locations in Singapore!
Our Main Clinic
Feel free to drop by our clinic and meet our specialist
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Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth #09-03/04/05
Singapore 228510 -
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Other Practice Locations
Parkway East Medical Centre
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319 Joo Chiat Place #03-02 Singapore 427989
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Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D
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820 Thomson Road #08-63 Singapore 574623
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are head and neck conditions serious? When should I visit a doctor?
Most head and neck conditions and symptoms such as neck bumps and growths in the mouth are typically harmless and benign
(noncancerous). However, in some cases, these growths may become cancerous over time and may indicate a more serious underlying medical condition.
You should seek immediate medical attention if your symptoms worsen or if you are uncertain about your symptoms or conditions.
What increases the risks of head and neck conditions?
- Family history of thyroid nodules or head and neck-related cancers
- Excessive smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Poor oral hygiene
- Dehydration
- Poor nutrition
- Head and neck injuries
How to prevent head and neck conditions?
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
- Eating a well-balanced diet
- Using sunscreen and lip balm regularly
- Maintaining good oral hygiene
