How to Open Blocked Ears If you find that your ears are blocked, especially due to factors like a cold, sore throat, allergies, or even after a flight, there’s a simple technique you can try to relieve that discomfort – the Valsalva Maneuver. The Valsalva Maneuver is an age-old method for unbloc...

What Myringoplasty Entails Myringoplasty, a surgical intervention designed to mend perforations in the eardrum, is a crucial step toward improved ear health. This intricate procedure addresses issues stemming from infections, trauma, or other ear-related conditions, promoting better hearing and prev...

MedFirst ENT Centre: Excellence in Tinnitus Care Understanding Tinnitus: Tinnitus is the perception of sound, like ringing or buzzing, in the ears or head, even when there is no external source of the noise. The symptoms vary from mildly irritating to severely disruptive, creating a unique expe...

Managing Ear Infections in Children: Dos and Don’ts Ear infections are a common health concern in children, often causing discomfort and pain. There are two types of ear infections that can occur in children: external ear infections (otitis externa) and middle ear infections (otitis media). Un...

Advanced Laser Techniques Used in Modern ENT Surgery Ever wondered what LASER stands for? It’s ‘light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.’ The beauty of a laser lies in its uniform energy waves, making it an exceptional cutting tool in medical procedures. Unlike conv...

Living with Allergies: What to Expect Allergy is hyperresponsiveness to simple triggers – these substances – known as ‘allergens’ initiate an immune response from the host with the release of certain chemicals that cause the typical symptoms of allergies. How the Immune System Triggers an Al...