Sleep apnea is more than just loud snoring or disrupted rest; it is a serious medical condition that can significantly affect your health and quality of life. However, not all sleep apnea is the same.
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Age-related hearing loss is a common condition in Singapore affecting many individuals over 60. As we age, changes in the intricate structures of the inner ear and the auditory nerve can cause hearing to decline gradually. Early detection and intervention are crucial for effectively managing this condition, helping individuals maintain their ability to communicate and stay connected.
Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless nuisance, but in some cases, it can be a sign of an underlying nasal issue, such as a deviated nasal septum.
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that disrupts breathing during sleep, leading to chronic fatigue and reduced quality of life. This fatigue can make concentrating, staying productive, or enjoying daily activities harder.
Earwax, a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal, plays a vital role in ear health. It traps dust, bacteria, and other debris that could otherwise irritate the ear or lead to infection. However, earwax can sometimes become trapped, leading to buildup and potential blockage. This obstruction can cause hearing loss, a condition that can significantly affect daily life.
Suffering from labyrinthitis can adversely affect an individual’s auditory health. When the inner ear structures are inflamed, severe complications may develop, such as irreversible hearing loss and balance disturbances...
According to the Singapore Ministry of Health, the rate of hearing loss among adults ages 18–74 has increased from 1.3% in 2013 to 9.2% in 2023. This increase has created a heightened concern about the country's hearing loss, primarily...
Otitis media is a prevalent ear infection treated by ENT specialists worldwide. In Singapore, almost 60% of children have experienced an episode of otitis media by the age of six...
Hearing loss is a common issue affecting millions worldwide, impacting individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly...
Many individuals often overlook the limitations of their hearing abilities, primarily because they are unaware of the sound intensity thresholds their ears can safely tolerate. Excessive exposure to noise can potentially damage delicate inner ear structures...
Hearing loss occurs when an individual experiences a decline in hearing sounds or impaired auditory function. It can range from mild to severe and can be caused by several factors, from ageing and loud noise exposure to blockages and structural abnormalities in the ear...
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder which causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. These pauses, which can last from seconds to minutes, occur due to an obstruction in the upper airway...
Noise is defined as an unwanted sound or a combination of sounds that has adverse effects on health. These effects may be in the form of psychological damage or actual harm to the body itself...
There is a wide spectrum of ages at which people may start developing age related hearing loss. Initially, the hearing loss is very mild and not perceptible...
Diseases of the middle ear often affect the ossicles leading to bony erosions and discontinuity of the ossicular chain. Congenital ossicular chain abnormalities are usually a result of abnormal embryological development of the ossicles and middle ear...
Hearing Loss is one of the most common medical conditions in Singapore, with as many as 360,000 persons in Singapore affected. Of these, many suffer from disabling hearing loss, which is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO)...
Otosclerosis is a disease of abnormal bone metabolism affecting the stapes, oval window and the otic capsule. It results in progressive fixation of the stapes footplate and eventually sclerosis of the cochlea in advanced cases...
To wake up suddenly and find that you cannot hear in one ear is a terrifying experience. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) happens when there is a sudden hearing loss that is measured at 30 decibels or more involving over 3 consecutive...
I am a 59-year-old man. What is the recommended listening volume and duration for headphones or earphones? Is there any potential damage to our hearing as a result of listening to music through headphones at levels which are too soft...
Hearing impairment is a silent disease – it is often neglected but its effects can be crippling. It isolates its victims and makes them socially or economically less productive...
The local youth by and large have good hearing. However, they often do not pay attention to good hearing habits and hygiene. They tend to take their good hearing for granted and therefore choose not to protect their ears against possible...
