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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.

Should my child have a tonsillotomy instead of a tonsillectomy?

“Tonsillotomy offers a less painful, safer and equally effective alternative to Conventional Tonsillectomy in treating Sleep Apnoea in children. “ Tonsil enlargement and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Enlarged tonsils are a common problem in childhood. Large tonsils obstruct the airway and cause noisy breathing and snoring. In some children, large tonsils can completely obstruct the airway and cause the child to stop…
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Vocal cord papilloma: Warts in the Voicebox

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare and chronic medical condition characterized by the growth of benign, wart-like growths (papillomas) in the respiratory tract, primarily in the larynx (voice box), but also in other parts of the respiratory system such as the trachea, bronchi, and lungs. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly types 6 and 11. The papillomas can…
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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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