Dr. Lyndon Dacanay ENT

16/02/2026

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23/12/2025

04/10/2025

When Is Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy Recommended in Kids?

These procedures may be advised if your child has:
✔️ Frequent throat infections
✔️ Breathing or swallowing problems
✔️ Sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils/adenoids

Discuss with your ENT doctor if your child’s symptoms interfere with sleep, speech, or quality of life.

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

23/08/2025

My Child Snores—Should I Be Worried?

Occasional snoring is common in children. But loud, frequent snoring with gasping, choking, or pauses in breathing may signal sleep apnea, often caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids.

It’s best to consult an ENT specialist for evaluation and possible sleep study.

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

03/12/2024

Ang malakas na pag hilik ay di dapat balewalin. Magpakonsulta na para maiwasan ang mga komplikasyon ng sleep apnea.

Q: Is loud snoring harmful?

A: Loud snoring can be more than just a nuisance; it may indicate obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It can lead to serious health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and fatigue. Consult with a healthcare provider if you experience loud snoring.

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



Source: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/snoring/is-snoring-harmless #:~:text=Primary%20snoring%20can%20be%20more,for%20air%20in%20their%20sleep.

17/04/2023

Summer nanaman at enjoy ang magswimming. Ngunit paala ingatan ang tenga upang maiwasan ang infection sa tenga.

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

24/10/2022

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21/09/2022

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16/04/2021

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14/09/2020

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05/08/2020

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