Ear, Nose & Throat (Ent) Clinic

[Spaniel]

I was eating lunch yesterday at Black & Red restaurant on Pattaya Klang Soi 10, and next door I noticed the Dr. Apichai Clinic, specialists in ENT. I need to have my ears cleaned of wax buildup and thought I might give this clinic a try. Can anyone who has used this clinic recommend it?

[Thaddeus]

I can't comment on that particular one, I used the Pattaya Memorial Hospital a few years ago as I thought I had a wax build-up too.

They discovered that my problem was actually a blockage in the eustation tubes instead and a course of antihistamines plus nasal spray cleared it up.

[jehricaholic]

not that place, but went to a one of those places (aka baby clinic) on Naklua road which did a good job removing my wax blockage for @ 300 baht including medicine

[Wanphen]

Hi Spaniel,

I have used him and can recommend him,

Great Service and chaep too.

Regards

Wanphen

Edited February 29, 2012 by Wanphen

[Jayman]

I can't comment on that particular one, I used the Pattaya Memorial Hospital a few years ago as I thought I had a wax build-up too.

They discovered that my problem was actually a blockage in the eustation tubes instead and a course of antihistamines plus nasal spray cleared it up.

I too have quite a bit of experience with a young female ENT doc at memorial. She seemed very knowledgeable and I have had the wax sucked out of my ears a few times by her. It's been a few years since I've seen her so no idea if she's still there. I want to think her office was #4.

[Guderian]

When I need to get my ears syringed I use Dr. Sawadeepong, across from Camelot hotel in South Pattaya. Not expensive and he knows his stuff, and the nurses are well trained.

[Thaddeus]

I can't comment on that particular one, I used the Pattaya Memorial Hospital a few years ago as I thought I had a wax build-up too.

They discovered that my problem was actually a blockage in the eustation tubes instead and a course of antihistamines plus nasal spray cleared it up.

I too have quite a bit of experience with a young female ENT doc at memorial. She seemed very knowledgeable and I have had the wax sucked out of my ears a few times by her. It's been a few years since I've seen her so no idea if she's still there. I want to think her office was #4.

Well, I have never in recent years had any wax sucked or syringed out, as far as I am aware it can cause more damage if the problem isn't a wax build up. Which is why I went for a full ear check, I don't know if the place mentioned in the OP can do that but the Memorial can for sure.

Incidentally, it was a male doctor that I saw and at one point he asked me if I smoked, I said "yes, and I know Doc, stop smoking, stop drinking and don't hang with naughty girls"

'Oh no" he said "you can do the last one, it's good exercise"

[Jayman]

I can't comment on that particular one, I used the Pattaya Memorial Hospital a few years ago as I thought I had a wax build-up too.

They discovered that my problem was actually a blockage in the eustation tubes instead and a course of antihistamines plus nasal spray cleared it up.

I too have quite a bit of experience with a young female ENT doc at memorial. She seemed very knowledgeable and I have had the wax sucked out of my ears a few times by her. It's been a few years since I've seen her so no idea if she's still there. I want to think her office was #4.

Well, I have never in recent years had any wax sucked or syringed out, as far as I am aware it can cause more damage if the problem isn't a wax build up. Which is why I went for a full ear check, I don't know if the place mentioned in the OP can do that but the Memorial can for sure.

Incidentally, it was a male doctor that I saw and at one point he asked me if I smoked, I said "yes, and I know Doc, stop smoking, stop drinking and don't hang with naughty girls"

'Oh no" he said "you can do the last one, it's good exercise"

In my experience I've had wax removed from my ears in 1 of 3 ways. Syringe of water squirted into my ear to break up the wax and then it naturally flows out (US doctor did this). Hydrogen Peroxide solution placed in the ear to soften the wax and then have it naturally flow out (Thai hospital) and then the using of a special suction device at the ENT office in Memorial to suck out the sticky wax. Of course you don't want that done by a nurse or a non specialist as this can easily damage the ear drum if not done correctly. All the equipment used for this was specialized for the job. As I mentioned, the female ENT that I used to see at Memorial seemed very competent to me.

[jehricaholic]

I can't comment on that particular one, I used the Pattaya Memorial Hospital a few years ago as I thought I had a wax build-up too.

They discovered that my problem was actually a blockage in the eustation tubes instead and a course of antihistamines plus nasal spray cleared it up.

I too have quite a bit of experience with a young female ENT doc at memorial. She seemed very knowledgeable and I have had the wax sucked out of my ears a few times by her. It's been a few years since I've seen her so no idea if she's still there. I want to think her office was #4.

Well, I have never in recent years had any wax sucked or syringed out, as far as I am aware it can cause more damage if the problem isn't a wax build up. Which is why I went for a full ear check, I don't know if the place mentioned in the OP can do that but the Memorial can for sure.

Incidentally, it was a male doctor that I saw and at one point he asked me if I smoked, I said "yes, and I know Doc, stop smoking, stop drinking and don't hang with naughty girls"

'Oh no" he said "you can do the last one, it's good exercise"

In my experience I've had wax removed from my ears in 1 of 3 ways. Syringe of water squirted into my ear to break up the wax and then it naturally flows out (US doctor did this). Hydrogen Peroxide solution placed in the ear to soften the wax and then have it naturally flow out (Thai hospital) and then the using of a special suction device at the ENT office in Memorial to suck out the sticky wax. Of course you don't want that done by a nurse or a non specialist as this can easily damage the ear drum if not done correctly. All the equipment used for this was specialized for the job. As I mentioned, the female ENT that I used to see at Memorial seemed very competent to me.

I've only ever had to have wax removed 1 time (if it ain't broke don't fix it), and that was recently at an E,N&Throat clinic in Naklua, the hot water syringe method was used and worked a charm after a few minutes of sucking and blowing. As you can now imagine, the sensation was quite sensual, it felt like someone was making love to your ear.

[Jayman]

Yeah it's not something that normally has to be done. Ear wax melts just above body temp so typically it melts and runs out your ear when you sleep and you never even notice it. In fact, the leading cause of wax buildup is from the use of cotton buds (q-tips) to clean and dry inside the ear canal. It will actually cause the wax to get compacted in your ear. I have never met an ENT that isn't totally opposed to using cotton buds to clean your ears. They just recommend to use a warm towel to wipe any excess grime from the outside of your ear canal.

That said, the sensation of getting the warm water squirted in your ear or the suction device used to vacuum out the wax does feel lovely.

Edited March 2, 2012 by Jayman

[Simon1287]

I went to Dr. Apichai a couple of years ago when I had an ear infection. He seemed very good and I will certainly go there again with any ENT problems. A lot cheaper than a hospital too.

Back then he was only open evenings so check on that. Tel: 038 425 046.

Simon

Edited March 3, 2012 by Simon1287

[praglen]

Guideran:

Do you or anyone else, have contact info for Dr. Sawadeepong?