Family ENT Snoring Specialists is a newly setup corporation in February 2020. “ENT” is the abbreviation for “ear, nose, throat”, or otherwise commonly known as otolaryngology. It will aim to provide services for the treatment of ENT conditions such as sleep apnoea, sinus, paediatric ENT, head & neck, thyroid, hearing loss, giddiness, and etc.
Ear Infections (Fungal, Discharging Ear) Ear infections, including fungal infections and discharging ears, often present with pain, itching, and discharge. Treatment depends on the cause: antifungal medications for fungal infections and antibiotics for bacterial infections. Keeping the ear dry and maintaining hygiene is crucial for recovery and prevention.
Ear Wax Impaction Ear wax impaction can cause discomfort, hearing loss, and sometimes tinnitus. Treatment involves safely removing the wax, often performed by a healthcare professional using irrigation, suction, or special instruments. Avoid using cotton swabs deep in the ear, as they can worsen impaction.
Ear Drum Perforation Perforated eardrums can result from infections, trauma, or loud noises, leading to hearing loss and possible infections. Most perforations heal on their own, but some may require surgical repair. It’s important to keep the ear dry and seek medical attention for proper management.
Hearing loss can be age-related, noise-induced, or sudden. Treatment varies from hearing aids for age-related loss, prevention strategies for noise-induced loss, and prompt medical intervention for sudden loss, which may include steroids or other medications.
Lumps Around the Ear Common lumps include sebaceous cysts, keloids, and preauricular sinuses. Sebaceous cysts and preauricular sinuses might require surgical removal if infected or recurrently problematic. Keloids, a type of scar, can be managed with treatments like steroids, surgery, or laser therapy.
Vertigo can have various causes like benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, or Meniere’s disease. Treatment depends on the cause and includes maneuvers for positional vertigo, medication, and lifestyle changes for Meniere’s disease, and rest and medication for neuronitis and labyrinthitis.
Bell’s Palsy Bell’s palsy causes temporary facial paralysis due to nerve inflammation. Treatment often involves steroids, physical therapy, and sometimes antiviral medication. Most patients recover fully, but early treatment can improve outcomes.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction This condition, where the tube connecting the middle ear to the throat becomes blocked, can cause ear pain, pressure, and hearing changes. Treatment includes nasal decongestants, nasal steroids, and, in some cases, procedures to open the tube.
Excision biopsy involves removing tissue or a lump to diagnose conditions like lumps in the neck, thyroid nodules, or skin lesions. Performed under local or general anesthesia, the procedure provides a tissue sample for detailed analysis. It’s essential for diagnosing various conditions, guiding treatment decisions.
Myringotomy and Grommet Tube Insertion This procedure treats recurrent ear infections and fluid build-up in the middle ear. A small incision is made in the eardrum (myringotomy) to drain fluid, and a tiny tube (grommet) is inserted to ventilate the middle ear. This can improve hearing, reduce infections, and relieve pressure.
Ear Drum Repair (Myringoplasty) is the surgical repair of a hole in the eardrum. It’s usually an outpatient procedure, often improving hearing and preventing recurrent ear infections. The success of the surgery depends on the size and location of the perforation and the patient’s overall health.
Tympanoplasty Tympanoplasty is a more complex procedure than myringoplasty, often involving reconstruction of the eardrum and sometimes the small bones of the middle ear. This surgery addresses significant eardrum damage and can improve hearing while preventing chronic ear infections.
Mastoidectomy Mastoidectomy involves removing infected bone and air cells within the mastoid bone behind the ear. This surgery is typically performed for chronic ear infections or cholesteatoma. It can prevent further complications and protect the surrounding structures, including the brain and facial nerve.
Balloon Dilation of Eustachian Tube This minimally invasive procedure treats eustachian tube dysfunction. A small balloon is inserted into the eustachian tube and inflated to open and ventilate the tube, relieving symptoms like ear fullness, pain, and hearing difficulties.
DISE is a diagnostic procedure used to identify the sites of obstruction in the airway causing snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Performed under sedation, it allows doctors to observe the airway’s behavior during sleep-like conditions, helping to plan effective treatments for OSA.
This minimally invasive treatment reduces snoring and mild OSA. It involves using radiofrequency energy to stiffen and shrink the soft palate tissue, reducing its vibration and collapsibility during sleep, thereby minimizing snoring and improving airway patency.
Similar to the soft palate procedure, this treatment targets the base of the tongue. Radiofrequency energy is used to reduce the size and increase the stiffness of the tongue base, reducing obstruction and improving symptoms of snoring and OSA.
Tonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils, is often performed for recurrent tonsillitis, sleep-disordered breathing, or enlarged tonsils causing obstruction. It can significantly improve quality of life, especially in individuals with chronic tonsil issues or sleep apnea.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical procedure for treating OSA. It involves removing excess tissue from the throat to widen the airway, which includes the uvula, part of the soft palate, and sometimes the tonsils. It aims to reduce airway obstruction during sleep.
This procedure is used to treat tongue-based snoring and OSA. It involves creating small channels in the tongue to reduce its volume and increase airway space. This can be effective in reducing snoring and improving airway patency in selected patients.
Lingual tonsillectomy involves removing lymphoid tissue at the back of the tongue. This can help reduce airway obstruction in patients with hypertrophy of the lingual tonsils, improving symptoms of OSA and difficulty swallowing.
This surgical procedure advances the upper and lower jaws to enlarge the airway space, primarily used in treating moderate to severe OSA. By moving the skeletal structures forward, it reduces airway collapsibility and obstruction during sleep.
Bariatric surgery, including procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, is primarily used for significant weight loss in obese patients. It can also positively impact conditions like OSA, hypertension, and diabetes by reducing body weight and consequently improving health parameters related to these conditions.
Ear Infections (Fungal, Discharging Ear) Ear infections, including fungal infections and discharging ears, often present with pain, itching, and discharge. Treatment depends on the cause: antifungal medications for fungal infections and antibiotics for bacterial infections. Keeping the ear dry and maintaining hygiene is crucial for recovery and prevention.
Ear Wax Impaction Ear wax impaction can cause discomfort, hearing loss, and sometimes tinnitus. Treatment involves safely removing the wax, often performed by a healthcare professional using irrigation, suction, or special instruments. Avoid using cotton swabs deep in the ear, as they can worsen impaction.
Ear Drum Perforation Perforated eardrums can result from infections, trauma, or loud noises, leading to hearing loss and possible infections. Most perforations heal on their own, but some may require surgical repair. It’s important to keep the ear dry and seek medical attention for proper management.
Lumps Around the Ear Common lumps include sebaceous cysts, keloids, and preauricular sinuses. Sebaceous cysts and preauricular sinuses might require surgical removal if infected or recurrently problematic. Keloids, a type of scar, can be managed with treatments like steroids, surgery, or laser therapy.
Vertigo Vertigo can have various causes like benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, or Meniere’s disease. Treatment depends on the cause and includes maneuvers for positional vertigo, medication, and lifestyle changes for Meniere’s disease, and rest and medication for neuronitis and labyrinthitis.
Bell’s Palsy Bell’s palsy causes temporary facial paralysis due to nerve inflammation. Treatment often involves steroids, physical therapy, and sometimes antiviral medication. Most patients recover fully, but early treatment can improve outcomes.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction This condition, where the tube connecting the middle ear to the throat becomes blocked, can cause ear pain, pressure, and hearing changes. Treatment includes nasal decongestants, nasal steroids, and, in some cases, procedures to open the tube.
Excision biopsy involves removing tissue or a lump to diagnose conditions like lumps in the neck, thyroid nodules, or skin lesions. Performed under local or general anesthesia, the procedure provides a tissue sample for detailed analysis. It’s essential for diagnosing various conditions, guiding treatment decisions.
Myringotomy and Grommet Tube Insertion This procedure treats recurrent ear infections and fluid build-up in the middle ear. A small incision is made in the eardrum (myringotomy) to drain fluid, and a tiny tube (grommet) is inserted to ventilate the middle ear. This can improve hearing, reduce infections, and relieve pressure.
Ear Drum Repair (Myringoplasty) is the surgical repair of a hole in the eardrum. It’s usually an outpatient procedure, often improving hearing and preventing recurrent ear infections. The success of the surgery depends on the size and location of the perforation and the patient’s overall health.
Tympanoplasty Tympanoplasty is a more complex procedure than myringoplasty, often involving reconstruction of the eardrum and sometimes the small bones of the middle ear. This surgery addresses significant eardrum damage and can improve hearing while preventing chronic ear infections.
Mastoidectomy Mastoidectomy involves removing infected bone and air cells within the mastoid bone behind the ear. This surgery is typically performed for chronic ear infections or cholesteatoma. It can prevent further complications and protect the surrounding structures, including the brain and facial nerve.
Balloon Dilation of Eustachian Tube This minimally invasive procedure treats eustachian tube dysfunction. A small balloon is inserted into the eustachian tube and inflated to open and ventilate the tube, relieving symptoms like ear fullness, pain, and hearing difficulties.
DISE is a diagnostic procedure used to identify the sites of obstruction in the airway causing snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Performed under sedation, it allows doctors to observe the airway’s behavior during sleep-like conditions, helping to plan effective treatments for OSA.
This minimally invasive treatment reduces snoring and mild OSA. It involves using radiofrequency energy to stiffen and shrink the soft palate tissue, reducing its vibration and collapsibility during sleep, thereby minimizing snoring and improving airway patency.
Similar to the soft palate procedure, this treatment targets the base of the tongue. Radiofrequency energy is used to reduce the size and increase the stiffness of the tongue base, reducing obstruction and improving symptoms of snoring and OSA.
Tonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils, is often performed for recurrent tonsillitis, sleep-disordered breathing, or enlarged tonsils causing obstruction. It can significantly improve quality of life, especially in individuals with chronic tonsil issues or sleep apnea.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical procedure for treating OSA. It involves removing excess tissue from the throat to widen the airway, which includes the uvula, part of the soft palate, and sometimes the tonsils. It aims to reduce airway obstruction during sleep.
This procedure is used to treat tongue-based snoring and OSA. It involves creating small channels in the tongue to reduce its volume and increase airway space. This can be effective in reducing snoring and improving airway patency in selected patients.
Lingual tonsillectomy involves removing lymphoid tissue at the back of the tongue. This can help reduce airway obstruction in patients with hypertrophy of the lingual tonsils, improving symptoms of OSA and difficulty swallowing.
This surgical procedure advances the upper and lower jaws to enlarge the airway space, primarily used in treating moderate to severe OSA. By moving the skeletal structures forward, it reduces airway collapsibility and obstruction during sleep.
Bariatric surgery, including procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, is primarily used for significant weight loss in obese patients. It can also positively impact conditions like OSA, hypertension, and diabetes by reducing body weight and consequently improving health parameters related to these conditions.
Why Choose Us
Same Day Appointment
We prioritize your convenience by offering same-day appointments for your ENT concerns, ensuring prompt and timely care.
Minimally Invasive
Techniques
We utilize cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques in ENT procedures to minimize discomfort and speed up your recovery.
Attentive & Conscientious Team
Our ENT specialists are known for their attentive and conscientious approach, dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.
MOH-Compliant Transparent Pricing
Rest assured, our ENT services adhere to MOH (Ministry of Health) compliance, and we maintain transparent pricing to make healthcare costs clear and manageable for our patients.
Team of ENT Specialists
Our Clinics
Adult & Child ENT Specialists
Address
1 Farrer Park Station Road
#14-04 Connexion
Singapore 217562
Contact
+65 6970 9308
Asian Healthcare Specialists (Alvernia)
Address
820 Thomson Road Medical Centre Block A
#05-03
Singapore 574623
Contact
+65 6252 4015