Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam - The ENT Clinic- Singapore ENT Specialist+ 65 6710 7522

38 Irrawaddy Road, #07-46/47
Singapore 329563

Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam - The ENT Clinic- Singapore ENT Specialist+65 6251 6332

3rd Floor Annexe Block, #03-41/42
Singapore 258500

Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam - The ENT Clinic- Singapore ENT Specialist
Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam - The ENT Clinic- Singapore ENT Specialist
Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam - The ENT Clinic- Singapore ENT Specialist

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Jeevendra-Kanagalingam

ENT Specialist Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam is an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon at Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. He is Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon. Dr Jeeve graduated from Oxford University, having completed pre-clinical medicine at the University of Cambridge. He subsequently trained in London and Australia. He has practised in Singapore since 2008 and has been in private practice since 2012.

Dr Jeeve is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and teaches ENT and Clinical Communication skills to medical undergraduates. He is a keen clinical educator and believes that patients need to be well informed and partners in clinical decision making. In his blogs, he strives to layout the best practices and evidence base for optimal ENT care.

Nasal Polyps and the Advent of Biologics: Questions and Answers

What is Chronic Rhinosinusitis and what are polyps? How are the two related? Chronic rhinosinusitis means inflammation of the nasal and sinus lining that has persisted for more than 12 weeks. The common symptoms are nasal congestion, a runny nose, pain or pressure over the cheeks and forehead, and a loss or diminution of smell. The term rhinosinusitis is a combination of…
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Adenoids

What are adenoids? I am frequently asked this question. I am often guilty of assuming that most people know what adenoids are and what they do! Adenoids are located right at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat. They are made up of “lymphoid tissue” which is soft in consistency. They are part of the immune system…
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Should water precautions be taken in children with grommets (ear ventilation tubes)?

Grommets or ventilation tubes are small tubes that are inserted into the eardrum to “ventilate” the middle ear. These are placed to stop recurrent middle ear infections or to treat a condition called “glue ear” or otitis media with effusion. Grommet insertion is more commonly performed in children who are more likely to suffer from middle ear infections and glue ear. Rarely,…
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Thyroid cysts

A cyst in the thyroid gland is a common condition. Thyroid cysts are fluid-filled sacks that arise within the thyroid gland and are often the result of a degenerating thyroid nodule. They often present as a sudden and sometimes painful swelling in the thyroid gland which is situated in the front portion of the neck. The nature of onset and pain is…
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Sudden Hearing Loss

Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency to ENT Specialists. It is important to establish the cause of any hearing loss urgently. Hearing loss may be due to problems in the ear canal or middle ear such as ear wax or middle ear fluid (effusion). This is called conductive hearing loss as the conduction of sound to the inner ear is impaired….
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Ear Pain from Diving

As ENT Specialists, we see many patients who have trouble with their ears when they dive. Diving is a common pursuit amongst people in Southeast Asia as there are numerous diving hotspots! A medical check-up is important before you embark on a diving course. PADI – the world’s leading scuba diver training organisation has an exhaustive list of medical requirements. Pain in…
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