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Rhinoplasty role

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 mention the[…]

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 follow-up, when[…]

Sleeping with the Fan On Every Night? An ENT Surgeon’s Honest Verdict

Let me guess. You sleep with either a ceiling fan on full blast or the air-conditioning set somewhere between[…]

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 colorectal cancers[…]

Can You Have Sleep Apnea Without Snoring? Yes—Here’s How.

When most of us picture someone with sleep apnea, a very specific image comes to mind: a person—usually a[…]

mouth taping

Why Mouth Taping in sleep apnea can be dangerous?

The Viral “Mouth Taping” Trend: A Medical Perspective on Sleep, Snoring, and Social Media Hacks If you have spent[…]

Hearing Aids and Brain Health: Why Treating Your Hearing Loss Today Could Protect Your Brain Tomorrow

Treating Your Hearing Loss Today Could Protect Your Brain When we think about preserving our brain health and preventing[…]

garlic vs sinusitis

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 modern condo[…]

Can We Take a Shower After an ENT Surgery? A Complete Post-Op Guide

Can We Take a Shower After an ENT Surgery? Waking up from an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery[…]

the woman diagnose with tinnitus

Common Causes of Tinnitus You Should Not Ignore

Tinnitus: When That Buzzing Sound Becomes Hard to Ignore Tinnitus is a condition that most people initially try to[…]