Have you ever felt as though something is stuck at the back of your throat, even when you have not eaten anything? You may swallow repeatedly, drink water or clear your throat, but the uncomfortable sensation remains. For some people, it happens only occasionally. For others, it becomes a daily distraction that affects meals, conversations and even sleep. This sensation is sometimes described...
A blocked nose can seem like a small inconvenience, especially when it happens during a cold or after a long day in an air-conditioned environment. But when nasal congestion keeps returning, makes it difficult to sleep, affects exercise or forces you to breathe through your mouth, the problem can become much more than an occasional annoyance.
For many Singapore patients, the challenge is...
You tuck your child into bed, check that everything is fine, and notice the same thing again — their mouth is wide open while they sleep. Perhaps there is also snoring, noisy breathing or a blocked nose that seems to come and go. It may look like a harmless sleeping habit, but persistent mouth breathing can sometimes be a sign that your child is finding it difficult to breathe comfortably...
