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Ear, nose, throat & eye

Blocked ears, nosebleeds, objects in the ear or nose, sinus problems, red eyes, minor eye injuries and vertigo. Walk in, 24 hours at Sengkang; earwax removal and vertigo treatment can also be booked ahead.

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Earwax & Blocked Ears

Walk-in / By appointment

A blocked ear or muffled hearing is often caused by earwax, but not always. The doctor looks in the ear to find the cause. Wax may be softened with ear drops first, and removed if it is still blocking the ear.

Earwax can be removed by gentle irrigation, with small instruments, or by microsuction, where a fine suction tube is used while looking into the ear under magnification. The doctor checks which method is suitable for you, for example if you have had ear surgery or a perforated eardrum.

  • Ear examination for blocked ears and muffled hearing
  • Advice on softening earwax
  • Earwax removal by irrigation or with instruments
  • Ear microsuction
  • Referral to an ENT specialist when needed

How it works

  1. Ear check

    The doctor looks in both ears and asks about your hearing, pain and any past ear problems.

  2. Softening

    If the wax is hard, you may be asked to use softening drops for a few days before removal.

  3. Removal

    At a booked appointment, the wax is removed by irrigation, with instruments or by microsuction.

  4. Recheck

    The ear is checked again, and you are told what to do if symptoms continue.

Nosebleeds & Objects in the Ear or Nose

Walk-in

Most nosebleeds come from the front of the nose. If firm pressure has not stopped it, the doctor checks your pulse and blood pressure, finds the bleeding point and may seal it (cautery) or pack the nose. A nosebleed that cannot be controlled is transferred to hospital.

Objects that can be seen in the ear or nose, such as beads or insects, may be removed at the clinic. Button batteries, objects that cannot be reached safely, or a child who cannot keep still need urgent specialist care.

  • Assessment and treatment of nosebleeds
  • Cautery or nasal packing where appropriate
  • Removal of visible objects from the ear or nose
  • Removal of insects from the ear
  • Urgent referral when removal is not safe at the clinic

Blocked Nose, Rhinitis & Sinus Problems

Walk-in / By appointment

A blocked or runny nose, sneezing and facial pressure that keep coming back are often due to allergic rhinitis or sinus inflammation. The doctor looks for triggers and sets out a treatment plan, which may include saline rinses, steroid nasal sprays or antihistamines.

Most sinus symptoms are not caused by bacteria, so antibiotics and scans are only used when they are likely to help. Symptoms that do not improve are referred to an ENT specialist.

  • Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
  • Recurring sinus symptoms
  • Nasal sprays and saline rinses, with advice on using them
  • Identifying triggers such as dust mites
  • Referral to an ENT specialist when needed

Red Eye & Minor Eye Injuries

Walk-in

The doctor checks how well you can see with each eye and examines the eye, using a dye (fluorescein) that shows scratches on the surface. Common causes such as conjunctivitis and minor scratches can be treated at the clinic.

A small object on the surface of the eye may be removed where suitable, or we refer you to an eye specialist. A painful eye, a change in vision, or an injury from a high-speed object is referred to an eye specialist urgently.

  • Red, sore, itchy or sticky eyes
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Scratches on the surface of the eye
  • Removal of selected small objects from the eye surface, or referral
  • Referral to an eye specialist when needed

Vertigo & BPPV

Walk-in / By appointment

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) causes short bursts of spinning dizziness when you move your head, such as turning over in bed or looking up. The doctor examines you to confirm the cause and to rule out other conditions.

If it is BPPV, a series of guided head movements (a repositioning manoeuvre) may help settle it. You may also be shown exercises to do at home. Dizziness with other symptoms of a problem in the brain is referred urgently.

  • Assessment of dizziness and vertigo
  • Examination to confirm BPPV
  • Repositioning manoeuvres where suitable
  • Home exercises
  • Referral when another cause is suspected

Go to A&E or call 995 instead if

  • You suddenly lose hearing in one or both ears
  • A button battery or magnet is in the ear or nose
  • A nosebleed has not stopped after 20 minutes of firm pressure, or you feel faint
  • You have sudden loss of vision, or severe eye pain with blurred vision
  • Something has hit the eye at high speed, or chemicals have splashed into it (rinse with clean water first)
  • Dizziness comes with weakness, numbness, slurred speech, double vision or a severe headache

Before you book

Common questions

The doctor explains the cost of any medicines, tests or procedures before going ahead.