One the common problems that we see in our ENT Clinics in Singapore is the sensation of a lump in the throat. This is often called a globus sensation. The feeling is not painful but rather like a distension in the throat. What is globus sensation? A globus sensation is present all the time regardless of whether a patient is swallowing food…
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Adenoids are a small pad of lymphoid tissue that sits right at the back of the nose. Lymphoid tissue is an integral part of the immune system. The adenoids, together with the tonsils, make up a ring of lymphatic tissue that encircles the back of the nose and mouth. This ring of lymphatic tissue is often called Waldeyer’s ring. What purpose do adenoids…
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Tonsil removal or tonsillectomy is a common operation undertaken in young children. The tonsils lie on the sidewalls of the throat between two “pillars”. These pillars are actually muscles (the palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus to be precise!). Tonsil removal can be undertaken in many ways. One method involves the use of controlled ablation (or coblation) which offers reduced pain and therefore a quicker return to normal diet…
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Calcium is an important mineral for the human body. It helps build bone and teeth, assist in the clotting of blood, and is vital to keep muscles (including your heart) contracting. The importance of calcium in our nutrition is underlined by the number of foods and drinks that advertise their calcium content. High calcium drinks such as fortified milk fill the shelves of our…
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During these Covid-19 times, one of the most recognisable voices on TV has been that of Dr Anthony Fauci. Dr Fauci is a physician and immunologist. He has been the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and served under 6 US Presidents. He is a key member of the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force. During the early…
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Tonsil stones are small yellow particles that sit in small crypts or craters on the surface of your tonsils. The medical term for tonsil stones is tonsiloliths. Tonsils are small swellings that sit on the side walls of your throat. Tonsils have an irregular surface with little crypts. This gives them a pock-marked appearance. The picture below shows enlarged tonsils. In most people, tonsils…
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