When To Consult An ENT Specialist?

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When To Consult An ENT Specialist?
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There are various specialties in medicine that
deal with different parts of the body or
different diseases. Most people usually visit the
general physician who will check the person and
direct them to go to a specialist if required.
Specialists study additional courses that will
give them deeper knowledge about the subject.
This allows them to treat a variety of conditions
pertaining to the part of the body. One such
specialist is an ENT doctor. They treat problems
with the ear, nose, and throat. Many ENT
specialists offer best tonsillitis treatment in
Singapore for those with the problem.
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Understanding Causes Of Tonsillitis Tonsillitis
can occur at any age. But it is more common among
children. Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the
tonsils. Tonsils are lymph nodes that are found
on two sides of the back of our throat. They are
there as part of our defense mechanism and help
to prevent infections. But they can get infected
and this results in tonsillitis. Sore throat,
scratchy voice, bad breath, chillness, fever,
etc. are common symptoms of this condition. The
tonsils will be swollen and red. Tonsillitis is
caused by viruses or bacteria. A common throat
infection in Singapore caused by Streptococcal
bacteria is called strep throat. This must be
treated or it can lead to serious consequences.
The most common virus that causes the common cold
is also one of the causes of tonsillitis. Other
viruses can also cause infection. Tonsillitis
caused by bacteria is more common among children
aged between 5 and 15.
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Diagnosing And Treating Tonsillitis The diagnosis
of tonsillitis is through physical examination.
When patients complain about the symptoms,
doctors conduct a physical examination of the
throat. They can see if the tonsils are infected
and swollen. Sometimes a swab is taken from the
throat for culture. Blood samples are taken to
check whether the infection is by virus or
bacteria. The culture results can also reveal the
exact cause of the condition. For tonsillitis
caused by the common cold virus, there is no need
for any treatment as it will subside within a few
days. Medicine for the relief of pain may be
prescribed. For bacterial infection, the doctors
will prescribe antibiotics. Tonsillitis surgery
in Singapore is done only in cases of chronic
tonsillitis or where the disease recurs very
often. This surgery is done to remove the
tonsils. Even after removal, there are
possibilities that infection of the throat will
occur.
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Dont Ignore The Snoring Most people may ignore
snoring as a harmless condition. But it could
have more serious underlying causes. The person
who snores is often not aware of the condition.
It is usually reported by the partner or people
who sleep in the same room. A snoring doctor in
Singapore will first ask a number of questions
regarding the persons lifestyle, allergies,
sleeping habits and the presence of any throat
infection. The sleep clinic in Singapore will
conduct a sleep analysis to see if there is a
condition of sleep apnea. In many cases, snoring
can be controlled or even completed stopped by
changing the lifestyle. Reducing weight, regular
exercises and a healthy diet should reduce
snoring to a great extent. The ENT snoring
specialist in Singapore will recommend medicines
if the snoring is caused by allergies or
infection. A CPAP machine is sometimes prescribed
to stop the snoring. Surgery is the last resort
in patients where there is a physical condition
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