Dr. Aileen Garcia ENT Clinic

11/02/2026

Pet allergies are certain proteins (allergens) on your pet that cause your allergic immune system to overreact. Usually, these allergens are harmless. But if you have pet allergies, your allergic immune system views them as harmful “invaders” that it must get rid of.

The most common cause of allergy is pet dander. Pet dander is tiny scales from your pets’ skin, fur, hair or feathers. But other sources of pet allergens include animal:

- Fur
- Saliva (spit)
- Skin
- Urine (p*e)

Any pet can produce allergens. But cats and dogs are the most common source of pet allergens.

Ask your ENT Doctor about Pet allergies.

11/02/2026

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

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.

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

11/02/2026

What Are Red Flags for Airway Obstruction?
Seek urgent medical care if you notice:
⚠️ Stridor (noisy breathing)
⚠️ Severe shortness of breath
⚠️ Bluish lips or face
⚠️ Sudden choking or inability to speak
⚠️ Swelling in the neck or throat
Airway obstruction is a medical emergency. Quick action saves lives.

What Are Red Flags for Airway Obstruction?

Seek urgent medical care if you notice:
⚠️ Stridor (noisy breathing)
⚠️ Severe shortness of breath
⚠️ Bluish lips or face
⚠️ Sudden choking or inability to speak
⚠️ Swelling in the neck or throat

Airway obstruction is a medical emergency. Quick action saves lives.

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

11/02/2026

How Can Earthquakes Affect Your Ears and Balance?
Earthquakes can cause sudden changes in pressure and motion, leading to:
🔹 Temporary dizziness or imbalance
🔹 Ear discomfort due to stress or pressure changes
If dizziness or hearing issues persist after an earthquake, consult your ENT doctor for evaluation.

How Can Earthquakes Affect Your Ears and Balance?

Earthquakes can cause sudden changes in pressure and motion, leading to:
🔹 Temporary dizziness or imbalance
🔹 Ear discomfort due to stress or pressure changes

If dizziness or hearing issues persist after an earthquake, consult your ENT doctor for evaluation.

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

11/02/2026

✈️ Preventing Ear Problems During Travel
Experiencing clogged or painful ears during flights? Sudden air pressure changes can affect the middle ear. To ease discomfort:
✅ Try swallowing, chewing gum, or yawning during take-off and landing
✅ For infants—let them breastfeed or bottle-feed
✅ If you have a cold or sinus congestion, consider nasal saline rinses or decongestants (as advised by your doctor)
✅ Seek medical consult if pain persists
Safe travels and healthy ears!

✈️ Preventing Ear Problems During Travel

Experiencing clogged or painful ears during flights? Sudden air pressure changes can affect the middle ear. To ease discomfort:
✅ Try swallowing, chewing gum, or yawning during take-off and landing
✅ For infants—let them breastfeed or bottle-feed
✅ If you have a cold or sinus congestion, consider nasal saline rinses or decongestants (as advised by your doctor)
✅ Seek medical consult if pain persists

Safe travels and healthy ears!

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

11/02/2026

Avoiding Throat Irritation During Festivities
Cold weather, air-conditioning, holiday parties, and too much talking can irritate the throat. You can protect it by:
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Avoid alcohol and smoke
✅ Limit loud or prolonged talking
✅ Consult a doctor if hoarseness lasts over two weeks
Keep your throat healthy while enjoying the season!

Avoiding Throat Irritation During Cold Weather & Festivities

Cold weather, air-conditioning, holiday parties, and too much talking can irritate the throat. You can protect it by:
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Avoid alcohol and smoke
✅ Limit loud or prolonged talking
✅ Use a scarf or mask in cold weather
✅ Consult a doctor if hoarseness lasts over two weeks

Keep your throat healthy while enjoying the season!

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

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16/04/2023

Pls Read. 🤓

SUMMER = SWIMMING ☀️🏊‍♂️
SWIMMING = FUN 🏊‍♂️🤗
SUMMER = FUN ☀️🤗

⚠️But be careful...

🙉Swimming in unclean water is a common cause of Swimmer's ear.
👂Other possible causes include: Being in warm, humid places. Cleaning or scratching your ear canal using your fingers, cotton swabs, or other objects.
🧑🏻‍⚕️If you start to feel ear pain or ear discharge, consult your favorite ENT Doctors immediately.

💙A safety reminder from PSO-HNS (Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery). 💙




Ref:
Cummings chapter 137 (6th ed)
Center for Dse Control

29/04/2022

The National Head and Neck Awareness and Consciousness Week (HANDACOW), is celebrated annually on the fourth week of April, spearheaded by the Academy of Head and Neck Oncology of the Philippines (AHNOP) under the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS), as per Presidential Proclamation No. 1676. This year, join us in raising head and neck cancer awareness from April 24-30, 2022.

Happy HANDACOW2022!

03/01/2022

Health officials and experts are increasingly saying that it’s time to upgrade your , in the light of the -19 surge.

Mask up!! 😷






🎞credits📸: coronavirustoday_latimes

26/11/2021

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