Ronald Chin’s Standpoint On Acute Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the epiglottis and adjacent supraglottic structures. It most commonly occurs in children between 3 to 8 years of age. The H. influenza vaccine has significantly reduced cases.
Predominant causes of this are S. aureus and H. influenza. The infection generally spreads from the posterior nasopharynx to the epiglottis and adjacent structures. Swelling in this region can result in airway obstruction.
Its symptoms include rapid onset, fever, hoarse voice, inspiratory stridor, dysphagia, sore throat, and respiratory distress.
A clinical diagnosis is made to investigate this disorder. A lateral neck X-ray is done to check for oedematous and enlarged epiglottis.
Treatments include antibiotics, intubation by anesthetics, and extubation once epiglottic swelling settles.
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.
