Sore Throat

Under the expert hands of Dr Ker Liang - a seasoned head and neck surgeon with over 13 years of experience- Aglow ENT Centre is committed to helping patients achieve glowing health by providing comprehensive medical and surgical care. At Aglow, we address a wide variety of ENT health concerns, including common nasal rhinitis, chronic cough, recurrent sore throat, sinusitis, vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Our Otolaryngology clinic conducts detailed assessments to accurately diagnose and effectively treat children and adults.

Aglow’s Medical Director, Dr Ker Liang is a seasoned Laryngologist and has treated many esteemed overseas patients, such as military generals, in her Voice and Swallowing Clinic at Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH). In particular, she leverages her subspeciality in Laryngology to provide specialised treatment to patients suffering from sore throats.

A sore throat, medically termed pharyngitis, is a common condition characterised by discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. This problem typically occurs when the tissues in the pharynx - the muscular tube connecting the mouth to the oesophagus - become inflamed or irritated.

The pharynx, comprising three segments - the Naso-pharynx, Oro-pharynx, and Hypo-pharynx - plays a crucial role in the digestive and respiratory systems. During swallowing, food or liquid is pushed through the pharynx, ensuring it reaches the oesophagus and then the stomach for digestion. Any inflammation or pathology affecting this muscular tube can result in a sore throat.

At Aglow ENT Centre, Dr Ker Liang, our ENT specialist from Singapore, will generally recommend a flexible naso-endoscopic examination of the entire length of the pharynx to determine the cause of the sore throat. Adenoiditis, rhinosinusitis, recurrent tonsillitis, laryngitis or pharyngitis, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and pharyngeal cancers are among the common culprits that can cause sore throat.

When Should You See an ENT Specialist in Singapore?

Please consult an ENT specialist if you are suffering from any ear, nose, or throat symptoms. It is also advisable to visit an ENT doctor if you experience persistent mouth breathing due to a chronic blocked nose or encounter snoring issues.

Dr Ker Liang sees adults and children for general ENT conditions and provides comprehensive management in a broad range of Ear, Nose, and Throat, as well as Head and Neck conditions. In particular, she specialises in treating throat and voice conditions, including persistent sore throat, voice issues, snoring, and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).
 

Aglow ENT Centre is part of Beyond Medical Group, a collective of medical specialists that has also been ranked as one of Singapore’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies for 2024. For more in-depth information, feel free to book a consultation with Dr Ker Liang to explore Aglow’s comprehensive ENT services

Aglow ENT Centre 

https://www.aglow-ent.sg/

Dr Ker Liang Profile: https://www.aglow-ent.sg/dr-ker-liang/ 

Appointment Line: (65) 8082 6054

Email: info@aglow-ent.sg