Dr Ronald Chin Peers Into Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis
Laryngotracheobronchitis is the inflammation of the larynx and trachea that extends into the bronchi. It predominantly occurs between ages 6 months to 3 years. The most common causes of this disorder are the parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, and RSV. The virus initially infects the nasal mucosa and spreads to the larynx and trachea.
Family history is the main risk factor in Laryngotracheobronchitis. Its symptoms include nasal discharge, nasal congestion, dry, barking cough, hoarseness, stridor, and fever. In severe cases, it can cause respiratory compromise.
To investigate this, a clinical diagnosis is made. A frontal neck X-ray is also done.
This can be treated at home with airway humidification, antipyretics, and oral hydration. Moderate to severe symptoms are usually treated with adrenaline and systemic corticosteroids.
Glue ear, after draining the ear drum
Glue ear, intact ear drum
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Dr Ronald Chin is an Australian trained Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon.
After graduating as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Chin undertook further specialised training in Head and Neck Cancer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He has published many research papers and is an active teacher and scholar.
As part of his subspecialty training, Dr Chin has training in Laser, Da Vinci Robotic, Flex Robotic and complex surgical techniques.
In addition to specialised Head and Neck Cancer, Dr Chin also enjoys general adult and paediatric ENT Surgery and practices sinus, snoring/sleep and general paediatric ENT Surgical procedures.
Dr Ronald Chin works as a general Otolaryngologist, offering a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments including ear surgery, nose surgery and throat surgery. He provides treatment for chronic conditions such as tonsillitis, sinus problems and problems with hearing.
He is also involved in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions such as facial paralysis, head and neck cancer and sleep apnea. As well as performing surgery on children, he also provides specialist care for adults, including the treatment of throat disorders, voice loss and ear problems.
Dr Chin has also served as a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, a Conjoint Associate Professor at Western Sydney University and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
