ENT Head & Neck Surgery Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center

05/11/2025

26/10/2025

What Are Common Causes of Chronic Throat Clearing?

Frequent throat clearing may be due to:
🔹 Post-nasal drip (allergies, sinusitis)
🔹 Acid reflux (GERD/LPR)
🔹 Voice overuse
🔹 Habitual behavior
🔹 Throat lumps or masses

If symptoms are persistent, it may irritate the vocal cords and damage the voice.

ENT specialists can identify and treat the root cause.

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22/10/2025

🚨OPD Holiday Schedule for October 31 and November 01, 2025🚨

19/10/2025

Stop Using Cotton Buds to Clean Your Ears!

Using cotton buds may feel satisfying, but it can actually do more harm than good:
⚠️ Pushes wax deeper
⚠️ Increases risk of eardrum perforation
⚠️ Can cause infections or injury
👂 Your ears are self-cleaning—no need to poke inside!

If you have a wax problem, see an ENT specialist.

Protect your ears. Skip the cotton buds!

This is the official public service page of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS).

19/10/2025

How Is Chronic Cough Related to ENT Problems?

Not all coughs are lung-related! Chronic cough (lasting >8 weeks) may be linked to ENT issues such as:
🔸 Post-nasal drip
🔸 Allergies
🔸 Acid reflux (LPR)
🔸 Vocal cord irritation
🔸 Throat lumps or masses

If cough persists despite treatment, consult your ENT for a full airway evaluation.

This is the official public service page of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS).

12/10/2025

What Is Dysphagia and When Is It Serious?

Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. It may feel like food is stuck in the throat or chest.

⚠️ See an ENT specialist if you have:
🔹 Pain when swallowing
🔹 Frequent choking/coughing when eating
🔹 Unexplained weight loss
🔹 Recurrent/progressive sore throat
🔹 Difficulty of breathing

These may indicate serious conditions requiring urgent evaluation.

This is the official public service page of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS).

12/10/2025

What Is Aspiration and Why Is It Dangerous?

Aspiration happens when food, liquid, or saliva enters the airway and lungs instead of the stomach.

⚠️ It can lead to:
🔹 Pneumonia
🔹 Chronic lung infections
🔹 Breathing difficulties

📌 Persistent coughing during meals or recurrent chest infections may be a warning sign. Early ENT evaluation is important.

This is the official public service page of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS).

12/10/2025

Bagong Telemedicine Website ng Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center!
Check the link below! 👍

https://hellodoc.bataanghmc.net/

27/07/2025

Today is World Head and Neck Cancer Day!

Watch and share this 30-second video to raise Head and Neck Cancer Awareness and save lives!

16/04/2025

April 16: World Voice Day – Your Voice Matters!

Your voice is an essential part of communication—take care of it!

Voice Care Tips:

✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Avoid excessive throat clearing and coughing
✅ Rest your voice when needed
✅ Don’t ignore persistent hoarseness—consult an ENT specialist!
✅ Avoid voice overuse, straining, and/or shouting

Love your voice. Protect it. Use it wisely!

This is the official public service page of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS).

16/04/2025

Happy World Voice Day!

Every year on April 16, otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day and...