Asthma is a very common condition in Singapore, with about 5% of adults and 20% of children having the illness. Over the past two decades, the understanding of asthma has changed dramatically, resulting in better diagnostics, therapeutics and better patient outcomes. The approach to management is also better standardised with widespread physician engagement and education.
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Assoc Prof Philip Eng, senior consultant respiratory physician at Mt Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, shares his insights with Pearl Toh on diagnosing and managing pneumonia in the primary care setting. MIMS Doctor, July 2019
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IPF is a serious form of lung disease and impacts mainly middle-aged to older persons. Symptoms and diagnosis are ofttimes confused with pneumonia.
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Singapore – IPF is a serious lung disease that primarily affects patients over the age of 50 and affects more men than women.
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“Lung Cancer in Singapore”, Cancer Focus, Singapore Cancer Society Publication. Vol 2, 2016
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“Prevention is the Best Defence”, Doc Talk, Mind & Body, Straits Times, January 12, 2016
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Professor Philip Eng, one of Singapore’s leading respiratory physicians and a Senior Consultant at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore was in Sri Lanka recently as a Guest Speaker at the 47th Annual Academic Sessions organized by the Ceylon College of Physicians.
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“3rd Hand Smoke – the Unseen Killer in Your Home”, Ezyhealth & Beauty June 2010
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When Coughing is a Burden – The Mycoplasma Story by Professor Philip Eng, Medical Grapevine November 2012
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“Early Physical and Occupational Therapy Beneficial for ICU Patients”, Medical Tribune June 2009
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“Antibiotics Still Used to Treat Flu When Not Indicated”, Medical Tribune July 2009
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“COPD – Management from the GP Perspective”, Medical Grapevine Nov 2010
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“All That Wheezes is Not Asthma”, Medical Grapevine June 2009
read more >>Lung specialist A/Prof Philip Eng, who practises at Philip Eng Respiratory & Medical Clinic, specialises in respiratory and critical care management with a focus on evidence-based medicine and patient care. If you suspect you have a respiratory condition, get in touch with the clinic for more information or to book an appointment.
