Nose and Sinus Services

Why should you go for a nose or sinus allergy test?

The nose and sinuses are part of the respiratory system and play a key role in oxygen flow to the lungs. The nose and sinuses must be healthy and functioning to prevent complications such as obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, snoring and other sleep problems.

It’s essential that you understand your symptoms and undergo a nose allergy test to determine if you need allergic rhinitis and sinusitis treatment as soon as you can, as early diagnosis and management can increase the chances of successful treatment.

When should you consult an ENT specialist?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should see an ENT specialist:

• Chronic sinusitis
• Experiencing unusual symptoms, e.g., foul smell from the nose
• Recurring cases of sinusitis
• Suspicion of sinus tumour, e.g., blood-stained nasal discharge
• Sinusitis is associated with complications, e.g., blurry vision, persistent high fever, eye swelling, intense headaches, etc.

Sinusitis Symptoms

Symptoms of allergic sinusitis include:

• Loss of smell
• Thick or yellow discharge from the nose
• Blocked nose
• Pressure in the cheeks or forehead

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you might have sinusitis. Most sinusitis cases are caused by the common cold and go away on their own in 5 to 10 days. If you are experiencing pain and fever, or if your sinusitis (sinus infection) symptoms get worse, you may need to consult a doctor or ENT specialist who provides sinus allergy tests or nose and sinus services in Singapore.

Rhinitis Symptoms

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include:

• Coughing
• Itchiness in the roof of your mouth
• Itchy nose
• Blocked or runny nose
• Red, watery and itchy eyes
• Constant sneezing

These symptoms often occur when you come in contact with something you are allergic to. If you have allergic rhinitis with worsening symptoms, you should consider consulting a doctor who can provide allergic rhinitis and sinusitis treatment to ease your symptoms.