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Dr Lau Chee Chong is an experienced ENT Specialist with strong interest and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis.
In addition to being a medical expert and specialist (ENT) appointed to the Subordinate Courts' Medical Expert Panel, Dr Lau has served on many boards and panels of various embassies, legal bodies, associations and societies.
Dr Lau has had extensive medical experience in both governmental and private medical practice, and in the Singapore Armed Forces (he holds the rank of Captain (Reservist)). He also worked in the United Kingdom, for the following hospitals:
The clinic is well-equipped for almost all ENT procedures to be done in-clinic and Dr Lau has a warm and friendly team of trained nurses and assistants. At the clinic, the following languages are spoken: English, Mandarin, Chinese dialects (Hokkien, Cantonese and Teochew), Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu and medical Japanese.
It is important to be organized and prepared to make the most of your appointment with the ENT specialist. You may list down necessary concerns such as the type and duration of the symptoms, medications which you have been taking or taken, etc, so that a more accurate assessment may be made.
Your visit with the ENT Specialist should be a pleasant one and will usually begin by knowing your medical history and surgical history, medications, health problems, etc. Quality care begins with good communication and a good ENT doctor will take time to listen and explain different treatments available.
Sinusitis is the infection of sinuses, which are hollow cavities (filled with air in the healthy state) in the skull. There are four pairs of sinuses: the maxillary sinuses in the cheekbones, the frontal sinuses in the centre of the forehead, the ethmoid sinuses between the eyes at the nasal bridge and the sphenoid sinuses in the bones behind the nasal cavity. Sinuses are ventilated by natural openings into the nasal passages.
During a common cold, the lining of the sinuses is often swollen and filled with fluid as the sinuses respond to infection by producing more mucus to “flush” and “cleanse” the nose. X-rays, CT scans or MRI will show these areas as shadowed, and the diagnosis will often be “sinusitis”. Such imaging is neither necessary nor recommended for common colds or even shortly after colds.
Common symptoms of sinusitis include a blocked or runny nose and pain in the nasal areas. Mucus can also flow back into the throat, causing what is called a post nasal drip. When this happens, the patient will react by coughing. It can also give rise to a sore throat and bad breath.
The treatment for sinusitis is usually straightforward and the symptoms are treated directly. For instance, nasal decongestants are given to unblock the nose and sinuses, mucolytics to loosen the mucus and saline spray is given to flush out the nose. In more serious cases, the patient may need a course of antibiotics. However, if an infection persists for longer than three months despite medication, one should do a CT scan to find out why; there may be anatomical problems narrowing the natural openings of the sinuses – the nasal septum may be bent to one side, nasal polyps, swollen lining of nose from allergy, and so forth. Surgery may be needed in such cases.
Generally speaking, sinusitis can be prevented. Make sure you keep your environment clear of dust and mould by cleaning your bedroom and air conditioner filters, staying away from smoky and polluted environments and so forth. Proper hygiene is important as well and if you have allergies, keep them at bay with nasal sprays and medication.
The consultation fee for the first visit starts from $150. Patients will be advised on the estimated bill and their average length of stay should any procedure be required.
We value your time so we strongly advice that you make an appointment with our staff. Our ENT specialist will just then meet you on the allocated time. Please call or email us for an appointment.
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3 Mount Elizabeth
Suite 14-11 (14th Floor)
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Singapore 228510
Tel: +65 6235 9535
Fax: +65 6738 4377
Mondays - Fridays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed
We are conveniently located at 3 Mount Elizabeth Suite 14-11 (14th Floor), Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre Singapore 228510.
Location is in the heart of Orchard Road and Singapore’s premier medical hospital.
If you require further directions to our office, please call us at +65 6235 9535.