[MERGED]The Ear, the Nose and the Throat (The ENT Thread)

[demented_guy]

Do anyone here know a good ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor within Manila area? Papacheck-up ko kasi yung mouth ko kung may candidiasis ako. Thanks.

[pexxerdoc]

Originally posted by demented_guy
Does anyone here know a good ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor within Manila area? Papacheck-up ko kasi yung mouth ko kung may candidiasis ako. Thanks.

Try :

Manuel Villegas, Jr. MD or Arnel Alvis, MD

Am neither an ENT specialist nor do I know of a good one but I hope this post helps. Good luck!

[markpaul]

i have been singing videoke this past days straight.
my friends claim they seem to have throat irritation pero ako wala naman.
is there a relation to excessively singing in the videoke and sore throat??

[firemonkey]

I always used to have a sore throat before. so I asked my Doc the reason why . Sabi niya when we are stressed or we have irregular sleeping habbits, lalo na kung sunod sunod na araw, eh the first sign is usually a sore throat or cough.... So I tried to sleep everyday at 10 and have at least 8 hours of sleep. True enough, effective siya...Just don'tknow if it will work for YOU too?

[yellowish42]

For the past couple of years, I've noticed a coating developing on my tongue. I'm constantly brushing and scraping it away. Sugarless gum seems to help. Usually after I eat, or drink something (especially drinks that contain sugar), it gets worse. Like food particles are left behind which leads to bad breath. I've also noticed less saliva production which probably has a lot to do with this. Also I have a funny taste in my mouth.

Please help me. Bad breath is ruining my life.

[aDOGbo]

You might just be dehydrated? I sometimes get that funny taste in my mouth and bad breath if I am so thirsty. Why not try to increase your water intake?

[lytblu]

ako nga ang dami ko nang iniinom na water pero dry pa rin mouth ko and i always have this funny taste in my mouth

[Misa Hayase]

For the past couple of years, I've noticed a coating developing on my tongue. I'm constantly brushing and scraping it away. Sugarless gum seems to help. Usually after I eat, or drink something (especially drinks that contain sugar), it gets worse. Like food particles are left behind which leads to bad breath. I've also noticed less saliva production which probably has a lot to do with this. Also I have a funny taste in my mouth.

Please help me. Bad breath is ruining my life.

First of all, I recommend seeing a dentist, so that he/she can make a clinical observation/diagnosis. Secondly, do you happen to take any medication at the moment? Some meds may affect saliva production. Thirdly, if you do notice any decrease in saliva production, sugar-free gum or candy (like sugar-free lemon drops) do help.
I strongly urge you to see a dentist because a decrease in saliva production also means an increase in the occurence of cavities in your teeth. A dentist may also prescribe some products for malodour, and some to increase salivary flow, like this: http://www.gceurope.com/en/products/detail.php?id=112

[yellowish42]

Saan nakakabili nyan Doc? At magkano?

[lytblu]

i've tried using biotene dry mouth gel, kaya lang di effective. mas lalo pa nga ata naging dry mouth ko eh

[Misa Hayase]

Saan nakakabili nyan Doc? At magkano?

From your dentist. But please have yourself diagnosed first.

[smilewarrior]

@yellowish42: I agree with Misa.

GC toothmousse works best with regular brushing (4 to 5 times a day) and flossing.

Just a reminder, it is not meant to take the place of brushing and flossing. Disastrous consequences can occur.

You mentioned before that you were diagnosed to have geographic tongue, please read this:

The healthy tongue is a mass of muscle fibers covered by a mucous membrane. On the underside of the tongue, the mucous membrane is smooth. On the upper side, the tongue is covered with many tiny protrusions called papillae. These papillae come in four types with different shapes. Three of these types contain taste buds; the fourth does not. This fourth type are called filiform papillae, and they are packed tightly together over the entire upper surface of the tongue.

For some reason, medical conditions of the tongue often have picturesque names (such as "black hairy tongue" or "scrotal tongue"). Most of these conditions are abnormalities of the papillae, of one type or another. In geographic tongue, the filiform papillae are missing in the reddish areas and are overcrowded in the gray-white borders.

We still do not know exactly what causes geographic tongue, but we do know that it strongly tends to run in families (Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology, Nov 1976). Geographic tongue has polygenic inheritance -- it is associated with several different genes. We also know that it is associated with a number of other genetic medical conditions.

It has been most closely linked to psoriasis, and is notably more common in those who have psoriasis (British Journal of Dermatology, Sep 1996). The two conditions have been linked to the same gene and are probably produced in the same manner; nevertheless the great majority of those with geographic tongue do not go on to develop psoriasis.

Geographic tongue is also significantly more common in people who are sensitive to the environment -- those with allergies, eczema, and/or asthma (Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology, Aug 1984).

It is also four times more common in those with diabetes (Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology, Jan 1987). But a great many conditions are more common in those with diabetes, and geographic tongue has never been noted as an early warning of diabetes.

In young women with geographic tongue who are also taking oral contraceptives, the geographic tongue is worst on day 17 of the cycle (British Dental Journal, Aug 1991). This suggests that hormone levels probably play a role. Perhaps there is even some truth to the unproven belief that stress can trigger geographic tongue.

Weaker links have been reported to anemia, seborrhea, and eating spicy foods.

Most people with geographic tongue are otherwise healthy. The condition is usually entirely painless. While it can produce a burning sensation in the mouth, this is very rare in children. If there is any pain or burning, this usually can be successfully controlled with antihistamines (Pediatric Dentistry, Nov 1992).

There is no loss of the sense of taste (hurrah for the glorious sense of taste!), nor is there any loss of the dexterity of the tongue. There is, however, a measurable decrease in the tongue's sense of touch. This was studied by carefully assessing response to mechanical vibration (Journal of Laryngology and Otology, Mar 1984).

Geographic tongue's rather spectacular appearance in the mouth has frequently caused parents to worry. In the years since 1955, when the condition was first described (Journal of the American Dental Association, Sep 1987), several treatments have been tried for geographic tongue. Topical Retin-A was the most successful (Cutis Aug 1979). No treatment is currently recommended, however, for this benign, self-limited condition.


Geographic tongue heals spontaneously. The individual lesions often heal at the same time new ones are forming, changing the appearance of the tongue over hours or days. This gives rise to the appearance that the map is migrating across the face of the tongue. Thus, geographic tongue is also called benign migratory glossitis. Although benign, this condition may last for months -- or even longer -- and often recurs.

[purpleheadd07]

i might have one daw, lagi masakit ulo ko. advise **** pls for relief. tnx.

[Les]

Headache is certainly one manifestation of sinusitis but I'd also expect nasal congestion at the least. It's hard to deduce anything from what you described (or the lack thereof ).

[Witty]

my right ear is experiencing a minor hearing loss...

i can still hear.. but not that loud.. and im hearing a "ringing" sound (TINNITUS ) on my right ear...... should i be concerned..?

i went to the doctor but he can't find anything wrong... he gave me a a prescription (Prednisone) but he gave me a choice to either take a drug or just wait until my ear returns to normal...

anyone had the same experience?

[layer]

what kind of doctor did you go to?

[philander]

Throat problems... help

I have a problem (I think) with my throat. It's getting very painful especially after talking straight for just one hour or after singing just one high-note song. If I continue talking, pain is almost unbearable. (I used to overworked my voice due to MEGA excessive singing (falcetto, birit to TILI) and shouting.)


Giving training is my profession so voice is very important to me.

Right now I dont drink alcohol, any cold drinks, or smoke. Though I have bad habit in sleeping as I sleep very late (2AM).


What particular things do I need to do? Where is the best but cheapest clinic (in Makati) should I consult this problem?

What temporary medication(s) do I need to take. I tried PE PA KOA candies but I dont see any improvements.

Please help. Thanks

[marbles]

Throat problems... help

I have a problem (I think) with my throat. It's getting very painful especially after talking straight for just one hour or after singing just one high-note song. If I continue talking, pain is almost unbearable. (I used to overworked my voice due to MEGA excessive singing (falcetto, birit to TILI) and shouting.)


Giving training is my profession so voice is very important to me.

Right now I dont drink alcohol, any cold drinks, or smoke. Though I have bad habit in sleeping as I sleep very late (2AM).


What particular things do I need to do? Where is the best but cheapest clinic (in Makati) should I consult this problem?

What temporary medication(s) do I need to take. I tried PE PA KOA candies but I dont see any improvements.

Please help. Thanks

Voice rest should be your primary step. Try to limit your working hours gradually if you can (1/4 or even up to 1/2 of the total time you use your voice) and no karaoke for now. Continue to avoid smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, and cold drinks. Get enough sleep. If you have health insurance, call your HMO and inquire from them a list of accredited ENT near your area. Or you can try searching from this site.

[pepperprone]

Tamesis Clinic along Quezon Avenue.

[Kirbs]

acccording to a japanese research...yogurt may help reduce bad breath brought by bacteria breeding at the back of the tounge, better yet...read this:

http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?126719