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The Viral TikTok “Nostril Pull” Test: Can You Really Diagnose a Deviated Septum at Home?
If your For You page hasn’t served it to you yet, it probably will soon. Someone pinches[…]
Can You Really Get “Addicted” to Nasal Spray? An ENT Explains Rebound Congestion
A patient came to see me a few weeks ago holding a small nasal spray bottle, almost[…]
Is Tap Water Safe for Nasal Rinsing? What Malaysians Need to Know
A patient came into my clinic last week clutching her phone, showing me a news article her[…]
Why Nasal Surgery on Children Is Rarely the Right First Move — and When It Cannot Be Avoided
Of all the consultations I find most thought-provoking, the ones involving a child with nasal problems sit[…]
Not Every Headache Is a Sinus Problem – And Not Every Headache Is Safe to Ignore
You get a headache before the afternoon storm rolls in. Someone in your family office immediately says[…]
Rhinoplasty Is Not Just a Nose Job — And Many Malaysians Don’t Know This
When a patient tells their relatives they are seeing an ENT surgeon about their nose, and I[…]
I Had Surgery for My Blocked Nose — So Why Is It Blocked Again?
This is one of the most common conversations I have in my clinic. Not during the first[…]
Why Malaysians Are More Prone to Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) — And the Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Why Malaysians Are More Prone to Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma? When we think of common cancers, breast, lung, and[…]
Garlic for Sinusitis: A Miracle Cure or a Dangerous Trend? What the Evidence Actually Says
Garlic for Sinusitis?? In almost every Malaysian kitchen, from the humblest roadside hawker stall to our own[…]
Blocked Nose During Hari Raya Visits:ENT Problem & Treatments”
Hari Raya is a time for open houses, family visits, good food, and long days spent catching[…]