On 15th May 2021, the Polyclinic of Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine organized a periodic health communication program in May, with the topic “Early detection of hoarseness, dysphagia in children and pharynx and larynx diseases”.
Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, MD.,PhD. and Nguyen Nam Ha MD., PhD. answered participants’ questions.
To prevent and control the Covid-19 pandemic, our program was organized as an online event on our Facebook Page, with more than 3.000 viewers. Assoc.Prof.Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung - Specialist in Otolaryngology of our Polyclinic and Dr. Nguyen Nam Ha - Specialist in Otolaryngology of our Polyclinic, Head of Otolaryngology Unit of our Polyclinic was invited to be our speakers.
In our program, Assoc.Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, leading in Otolaryngology specialist in Ho Chi Minh City provided useful information about hoarseness and dysphagia. These are two specialized health issues which negatively affect children’s life quality and need to get consultation and treatments. Besides, some symptoms, which are useful for parents in early recognizing their children’s disorders, was mentioned by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung. This might help your children to be diagnosed and treated early.
Assoc.Prof. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung, MD.,PhD provided some information about hoarseness and dysphagia in children.
Diseases of larynx and pharynx not only affect children’s daily activities but also lead to severely affect the health, communication, eating habit and severe complications to the health of adults. Pharynx can easily be damaged by pollutant, food, or other allergies, especially in these rainy days. So, early detection of larynx and pharynx diseases is important in indicating an effective treatment in time.
PhD.Dr Nguyen Nam Ha said that: “Nowadays, Naso-pharyngo-laryngoscopy is an essential technique in diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngology diseases. The endoscopic enhances the diagnosis and treatment quality in the ENT diseases. Ultra-slim distal tip with light is inserted inside the ear, nose, and throat. This technique not only helps doctors clearly see small structures in those regions, but also do not make patients hurt or discomfortable.”
Nguyen Nam Ha MD., PhD. Provided some information about applying naso-pharyngo-laryngoscopy Image1S (increase image resolution) in early detection of pharynx and larynx diseases.
The Polyclinic of Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine was established with the mission "Health care for every family". Understanding about the importance of “Prevention is better than Cure”, our Polyclinic monthly organizes health communication programs which are totally free for citizens. Participating in these programs, you can have the most accurate information about your health issues provided by our leading professors, specialists, and doctors.
Assoc.Prof. Tran Thi Mong Hiep, MD.,PhD mentioned about the health care communication program organized in May, 2021.
You can watch this program in this link:
https://www.facebook.com/PhongkhamDhykPNT/videos/298668081874975
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