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The Integral Role of Speech and Language Therapists in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
The screenshots above depict images taken from a patient’s Facebook post, illustrating our Speech Language Therapist (Ms. How Hui Ting) attending to a patient in the medical ward. Ms. How Hui Ting is seen assessing and addressing the patient’s speech issues. It’s worth noting that Speech Language Therapists (SLTs) form a crucial pillar of support…
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Preoperative Evaluation of Paranasal Sinus Computed Tomography
Good morning, Today, I wish to share with the readers, particularly the ENT fraternity, a refresher on what to observe when reviewing a CT paranasal sinus image. These are my undergraduate notes, so they cover the basics (credit to Prof. Dr. Salina Husain). I hope this entry proves helpful to you surgeons in some manner.…
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Ultrasound Screening After Cardiac Surgery Shows Vocal Fold Impairment and Predicts Aspiration
Greetings to all, Today, I will be sharing a paper (abstract) from the renowned ENT journal, The Laryngoscope. The HKL/HTA ENT team usually receives numerous referrals from our colleagues at Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) for the assessment of airways in patients after cardiac surgery. Some of these patients have experienced complications post-operatively. For instance, there…
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Mastering Proper and Safe Nasal Douching Techniques for Home Use
Recently, I have performed a substantial number of septoturbinoplasties and FESS cases. Following the procedures, it is strongly recommended that all patients engage in nasal douching. In my opinion, the NeilMed Sinus Rinse stands out as one of the finest products available. I have come to realize that patients who commence douching early and maintain…


































