As COVID-19 becomes endemic in Singapore, how will the disease affect patients with underlying respiratory conditions? Dr Adrian Chan, respiratory physician and intensivist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital shares more.
Oximeters can be a key tool to monitor blood oxygen levels and detect disease severity. Here are some basic facts you need to know.
Is vaping better than smoking, or worse? Our doctors debunk 5 commonly believed myths about e-cigarettes.
Those with pre-existing health conditions face a higher risk of complications from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Our specialists weigh in on these conditions and how you can protect yourself.
Dr Lim Keng Hua, ENT specialist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, explains about the haze and its relation to sinus problems.
Don’t let the haze keep you in a daze – Here’s the lowdown on health hazards and preventative measures.
Coughing and vomiting blood are 2 different symptoms with different causes. Find out how expelled blood may look like, what it means and when to see a doctor.
Have you ever felt that you cannot breathe in enough air? Dr Chew Huck Chin explains dyspnoea, the sensation of having shortness of breath, and why you should not ignore it.
If someone is choking on food, do you start hitting their back or attempt to help them cough it out? Here’s what you should do instead.
Is your chest pain a heart problem? Find out what is causing your chest pain, and how to tell when it's serious.
Someone around you starts wheezing and coughing vigorously. What should you do?
Allergies are at best annoying, and at worst life-threatening. Here’s how to identify an allergy when you have one, and what to do when an allergy acts up.
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