Doctor Levi - ENT

26/07/2025

What Is Ear Barotrauma and How Can I Prevent It When Flying?

Ear barotrauma happens when pressure changes—like during takeoff or landing—damage the eardrum or middle ear.

Prevention Tips:
✅ Yawn, swallow, or chew gum during ascent/descent
✅ If with nasal congestion, you may use prescribed intranasal or oral decongestants.
✅ Try earplugs designed for flying

If you feel severe pain or hearing loss after a flight, consult your ENT.

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

23/07/2025

Dizziness vs. Vertigo: What’s the Difference?

Many confuse dizziness and vertigo, but they’re not the same:

🔸 Dizziness: Feeling lightheaded, faint, or unsteady
🔸 Vertigo: A false sense that you or your surroundings are spinning

⚠️ Both can have different causes—from inner ear problems to low blood pressure or anxiety.

If symptoms persist, consult your ENT for proper evaluation.

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

08/07/2025

ALWAYS PAYING IT FORWARD because DOH helped me become the person I am today. From medical school to my post-graduate studies, I am eternally grateful.

29/06/2025

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).

28/06/2025

Can I Still Hear with a Damaged Eardrum?

Yes—some hearing loss is common with a perforated eardrum, but it may improve as the eardrum heals.
👂 ENT specialists may recommend:
🔹 Ear drops
🔹 Protective ear coverings
🔹 Surgery (in some cases)

Early treatment gives the best chance of recovery.

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

26/06/2025

MU-ARANGKADA NA SAB ANG LIBRENG BAKUNA SA MALL!👍

Ginaawhag ang kada Tagumenyos karong Sabado, June 28, 2025, alas diyes hangtud alas dos sa hapon (10 AM - 2 PM) diha sa 2nd Flr. sa Robinsons Tagum, sa paghatag og prayoridad sa pagpanalipod sa mga:
✅ MR-Td (Measles, Rubella, Tetanus ug Diphtheria)- para sa mga babies nga anaa sa 24 hangtud 59 months (sa mga wala nakakumpleto sa ilang bakuna) ug kabatan-onan nga anaa sa Grade 1 UG Grade 7 nga naka-enroll karong tuiga ug dalaha ang School ID.

✅ HPV (Human Papilloma Virus - proteksyon para sa cervical cancer, para sa mga babaye nga anaa sa Grade 4. Kinahanglan naka-enroll karong tuiga. Ayaw kalimot og dala sa School ID.

✅ Td (Tetanus-Diphtheria) - para sa mga buntis.

✅ PCV (Pneumococcal Vaccine - para sa Senior Citizens, ug Adults nga anaay-comorbidities. (pakidala ang medical certificate)
Ex. sa with co-morbidities:
1. Adults aged 20 to 59 nga adunay mga medical conditions sama sa:
* Chronic renal failure congenital or acquired asplenia
* Congenital or acquired
immunodeficiency (including B-[humoral) or
T-lymphocyte deficiency, complement deficiencies [particularly C1, C2,
* C3, and C4 deficiencies], and phagocytic disorders [excluding chronic granulomatous discase])
* Generalized malignancy
* HIV infection
* Hodgkin disease
* Iatrogenic immunosuppression (including discase requiring treatment with immunosuppressive drugs such as long-term systemic corticosteroids and radiation therapy)
* Leukemia
* Lymphoma
* Multiple myeloma
* Nephrotic syndrome
* Sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies
* Solid organ transplant (excludes persons with a hematopoietic stem cell transplants)

Ang City Health Office - Tagum mingduyog sa Department of Health nga nagapahinumdom sa mga Tagumenyong ginikanan sa kamahinungdanon sa pagbakuna.

Adto na sa LIBRENG BAKUNA SA MALL!

Magpabakuna na para sa mas 💚!

22/06/2025

What If My Eardrum is Damaged or Perforated?

Signs of a perforated eardrum may include:
🔸 Sudden hearing loss
🔸 Ear pain or ringing
🔸 Fluid discharge

What to do:
❌ Don’t get water in your ear
❌ Don’t self-clean
✅ See an ENT specialist right away

Some cases heal naturally, others may need surgery.

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

19/06/2025

I Have Ear Discharge — What Should I Do?

Ear discharge (or otorrhea) may be a sign of:
🔸 Infection
🔸 Injury
🔸 Eardrum perforation

❗ Don’t self-medicate or use cotton swabs. See an ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Prompt medical attention can prevent hearing loss.

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

16/04/2025

Always Seek Early Consultation with your ENT.

April 16-22: Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (OHANCAW)

Early detection saves lives! Oral, head, and neck cancers can be prevented and treated when caught early.

🔹 Warning Signs:
⚠️ Persistent sore throat or hoarseness
⚠️ Lumps/swelling in the neck or mouth
⚠️ Difficulty swallowing
⚠️ Non-healing mouth sores

If you notice these symptoms, get screened by an ENT specialist! 🩺

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

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. ✨

16/02/2025

Q: What is HPV, and how does it cause head and neck cancer?

A: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus transmitted through intimate contact. While most HPV infections clear on their own, some high-risk types can cause cancers, including those in the head and neck (especially the throat and tonsils).

HPV-related head and neck cancer is often linked to HPV type 16 and is more common in non-smokers and younger individuals.

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



Source: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv