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"The entire process of surgery relies equally on precise operation and meticulous post-operative care." Following the correct care guidelines is key to ensuring optimal recovery and avoiding complications.

Are medications failing to resolve your long-term nasal congestion? Dr. Lee Shui Kowng, specialist in ENT, from Chiron Medical explains "functional nasal reshaping," addressing structural issues like a deviated septum to fundamentally improve breathing and enhance sleep quality.

Dr CHAN Kin Ming Kevin and Dr. LEE Shui Kwong John, the two specialists in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) from Chiron Medical points out that and the sensation of a foreign body in the throat is a common issue many people face in their daily lives. It refers to the feeling of something being stuck in the throat, despite the absence of any actual obstruction.

Sixty-five-year-old Mr. Chan discovered one morning while brushing his teeth that he couldn’t close his left eye, and saliva was uncontrollably dripping from the right corner of his mouth. Looking in the mirror, he noticed half of his face was asymmetrical, leading to panic: “Oh no, is this a stroke? How will I meet my friends later?” The awkward social scenarios flashed through his mind. After seeking medical help, he was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Mr. Chan's experience is a reality for many facial paralysis patients.

Sylvia is a lawyer, and her long hours of speaking have led to vocal fatigue and hoarseness, sometimes accompanied by pitch problems or loss of voice. The inability to express herself forcefully affects her persuasiveness in court. Determined to seek help from an ENT specialist, she underwent an examination and was diagnosed with a nine-millimeter polyp on her vocal cords, which requires surgical removal and post-operative speech therapy. Her condition is now improving, and her work performance is significantly better.

When a breast lump is detected during examination, a breast surgeon will perform a triple assessment. First is a thorough clinical breast examination, including palpation to assess the lump, checking for nipple discharge, and inspecting the skin for abnormalities.