Do You Have a Seasonal Cold, Allergic Rhinitis or Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is not familiar to most Hong Kong people, and is often confused with the common cold and allergic rhinitis. Although there are no exact numbers on how many patients suffer from sinusitis, it is still a common disease which affects 1 out of every More

Possible causes of a foreign-body sensation in throat

Have you ever experience the sensation of a foreign body in the throat when swallowing? It is a very discomforting symptom for those who experience it. If the symptom persists, patients should see a specialist for a further examination. More

Parotid tumours: Be aware of the swelling near the jaw or prickling sensations in the face

Salivary glands produce saliva to aid in chewing and digesting food. There are many salivary glands in the lips, cheeks, mouth and throat. The parotid glands are two salivary glands that sit just in front of the ears on each side of the face. Parotid tumo More

Ear canal infection: How to get water out of your ears?

Many of us may experience muffled hearing and ear pain due to the water trapped in the ear. In severe cases, significant hearing loss may occur. The specialist will examine the ear to look for signs of fluid in the middle ear, which may indicate an infect More

Can a sinusitis be treated by a simple nasal wash?

When the sinuses become inflamed, some symptoms such as a fever, green-yellow nasal discharges, a headache and painful swelling of the face may develop. Can we prevent sinusitis by a nasal wash? More