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11/08/2025

What Is Adenoid Hypertrophy and Does It Need Surgery?

Adenoid hypertrophy is the enlargement of adenoid tissue at the back of the nose. It can cause:
🔹 Nasal congestion
🔹 Snoring
🔹 Mouth breathing
🔹 Recurrent ear infections

If symptoms are severe or persistent, adenoidectomy may be recommended.

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

11/07/2025

Good day!

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery of Western Visayas Medical Center is inviting you to the FIRST Western Visayas Head and Neck Ultrasound Course (Lecture & Workshop) in August 23, 2025 to be held at Conference Room, 5th floor, Building D, Western Visayas Medical Center, Iloilo city.

SLOTS ARE LIMITED ‼️
Please scan the QR code to pre-register or click the link below‼️
https://forms.gle/hUd9Cew7Co41C1Eg9

For more inquiries please contact:
Dr Kayla Gayle Sillo - 09306701811

We hope to see you there!

04/06/2025

Congratulations to our very own Nicole Lagunilla Vargas.
1sr place in Interesting Case Report Contest during the PSO-HNS Midyear Convention held at Legazpi, Albay.

31/05/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

NO OPD CONSULTATION on
JUNE 6, 2025 (Friday)
"EID'L ADHA"

BUCAS CENTER for ANIMAL BITE (OPD MAIN) open 5:00pm-5:00am
NO FOLLOW-UP CLINICAL CONSULTATION & NO FOLLOW-UP ANIMAL BITE VACCINATION/INJECTION

31/05/2025

Good day!

Our OPD is open on the following days, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS.

Mondays- Fridays, 8am - 5pm
Saturdays, 8am - 12nn
Thank you

05/05/2025

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Pls Drive Responsibly

05/05/2025

16/03/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

NO OPD CONSULTATION
March 18, 2025 (TUESDAY)
"LIBERATION OF PANAY"

BUCAS CENTER is OPEN for consultation
5:00 PM-5:00 AM
(NO FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATION)

04/03/2025

Iwasan ang Diprensya, Pangalagaan ang Pandinig! 🔊💙

Madalas bang mahina ang pandinig o may naririnig na ugong sa tainga? ‘Wag ipagwalang-bahala! Iwasan ang sobrang ingay, panatilihing malinis ang tainga, at magpatingin sa espesyalista kung may nararamdamang problema.

🔊 Pakinggan ang hinaharap—alagaan ang pandinig ngayong International Ear Care Day. ✨

02/03/2025

3 March is .

The Western Pacific has the highest prevalence 📈 of hearing loss in the world – approximately 7% of people in the Region are impacted by it.

Hearing loss may be mild, moderate, severe or profound. It can affect one or both ears and leads to difficulty in hearing conversational speech or loud sounds.

Find out what you can do to promote ear and : bit.ly/worldhearingday2025

02/03/2025

Around the world, 34 million children have deafness or hearing loss – where 60% of cases are due to preventable causes.

Early screening for detection of hearing loss in those who are most at risk is essential, including:

👶infants
🖍️pre-school and school-age children
👷‍♀️people exposed to noise or chemicals at work
💊people receiving ototoxic medicines
🧓older adults

02/03/2025

Hearing loss is on the rise and it is more common than you think. Loud sounds can damage your ears, leading to hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

Ahead of , check out WHO’s tips to protect your hearing and care for your ears:

✅ Protect your hearing
✅ Get regular hearing check-ups
✅ Use assistive technology if recommended
✅ Request a hearing test for your children or anyone above age 50