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ENT Questions Answered by an ENT Doctor in Gangnam, Seoul

Clear, doctor-reviewed answers to the questions patients ask most about the nose, sinuses, ears, throat, surgery and visiting a clinic in Korea.

Led by Dr. Kim Yoo Suk, MD · Board-certified otolaryngologist · Former professor, Yonsei & Ajou University · Consultations in English

Questions from international patients

Practical answers for expats, students, business travelers and tourists. See also the International Patients section.

• Is There an English-Speaking ENT Doctor in Gangnam, Seoul?
• How Do I See an ENT Doctor in Korea as a Foreigner in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Do I Need an Appointment, or Can I Walk In to an ENT in Gangnam, Seoul?
• What Should I Bring to an ENT Visit as a Foreigner in Gangnam, Seoul?
• How Do Payment and Receipts for Travel Insurance Work at an ENT in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Can I Get an English Medical Certificate from an ENT in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Can I See an ENT Without Korean Health Insurance in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Is There an ENT Clinic Near Gangnam-gu Office Station in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Where Can I Find an English-Speaking ENT Near Cheongdam in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Is There an English-Speaking ENT Near Samseong and COEX in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Is There an English-Speaking ENT Near Apgujeong in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Is There an ENT Clinic Open on Saturday in Gangnam, Seoul?
• How Do I Get a Sinus Infection Treated While Traveling in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Can I Fly Home After an Ear Infection Treated in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Is Fine Dust or Yellow Dust Causing My Nose Symptoms Since Moving to Gangnam, Seoul?
• Should I Go to a Korean Pharmacy or an ENT Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul?
• How Long Should I Stay in Gangnam, Seoul After Nasal Surgery Before Flying Home?
• Where Can International Students See an ENT in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Can I Get My Ears Professionally Cleaned at an ENT in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Can I Get an IV Drip for a Cold or Flu in Gangnam, Seoul?

Nose, sinus, allergy & snoring questions

• How Long Does Sinusitis Last? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is a Deviated Septum Dangerous? Answers from an ENT in Gangnam, Seoul
• Why Do I Snore More in Seoul Winter? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is It a Sinus Infection or a Cold? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Do Nasal Polyps Come Back After Removal? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Answers
• Why Is One Nostril Always Blocked? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Do I Need Antibiotics for a Sinus Infection? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Answers
• Is My Snoring a Sign of Sleep Apnea? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Will My Sense of Smell Come Back? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Can Fine Dust in Seoul Cause Nose and Sinus Problems? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Answers
• Can You Get Addicted to Nasal Spray? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains Rebound Congestion
• When Is Sinus Surgery Needed? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Can Sleep Apnea Be Treated Without CPAP? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Answers
• When Is Allergy Season in Korea? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is Nasal Irrigation Safe and How Do I Do It Right? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Why Won't My Postnasal Drip Stop? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is Dust Mite Sublingual Immunotherapy Worth It? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Do Turbinates Grow Back After Reduction Surgery? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Answers
• Why Do I Get Frequent Nosebleeds? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• When Should I See a Doctor for a Broken Nose? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Can Allergic Rhinitis Be Cured? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Why Do I Breathe Through My Mouth at Night? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Can a Dental Implant or Tooth Cause Sinusitis? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is It Normal for My Child to Snore? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is It a Sinus Headache or a Migraine? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains

Throat, voice & reflux questions

• What Are Tonsil Stones and How Are They Removed? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• When Should Adults Have Their Tonsils Removed? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• How Long Is Too Long to Have a Hoarse Voice? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Why Am I Always Clearing My Throat? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Why Does It Feel Like There Is a Lump in My Throat? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Do Vocal Cord Nodules Go Away Without Surgery? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Answers
• Lost Your Voice? How to Get It Back Fast, from an ENT in Gangnam, Seoul
• How Long Does Silent Reflux (LPR) Take to Heal? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• What Are the Signs of a Peritonsillar Abscess? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• When Should I See a Doctor for a Sore Throat? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is Tonsillitis Contagious? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Why Is My Throat Sore on Only One Side? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Can an Ear, Nose or Throat Problem Cause a Chronic Cough? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Does a Vocal Cord Polyp Need Surgery? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Why Is My Voice Getting Deeper and Rougher? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains

Ear, hearing & dizziness questions

• When Is Sudden Hearing Loss an Emergency? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Can BPPV Vertigo Be Fixed in One Visit? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Answers
• Will My Tinnitus Go Away? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Why Does My Ear Still Feel Blocked After a Cold? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• How Should I Clean My Ears Safely? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains Earwax
• Why Do I Get Dizzy When I Roll Over in Bed? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• How Long Does Vestibular Neuritis Last? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains Recovery
• My Ears Are Ringing After a Concert. Is It Permanent? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Do Ear Infections in Adults Need Antibiotics? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is It Swimmer's Ear or a Middle Ear Infection? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Will a Perforated Eardrum Heal on Its Own? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• What Happens During a Hearing Test? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• Is My Dizziness From a Stroke or an Inner Ear Problem? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• What Triggers Meniere's Disease Attacks? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains
• How Do I Know If I Need Hearing Aids? An ENT in Gangnam, Seoul Explains

Surgery & recovery questions

About local-anesthesia nasal surgery at our Surgery Center .

• How Long Is Septoplasty Recovery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Can I Fly After Nasal or Sinus Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Is Nasal Surgery Done Under Local or General Anesthesia in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Do I Need a Guardian After Nasal Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Will I Have Nasal Packing After Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, and How Long Does It Stay?
• When Can I Exercise After Nasal Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• What Is the Difference Between Turbinate Reduction and Septoplasty in Gangnam, Seoul?
• How Should I Prepare and What Should I Pack for Nasal Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• How Much Bleeding Is Normal After Nasal Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• When Can I Go Back to Work After Nasal Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• What Is Recovery Like After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• What Is Recovery Like After Turbinate Reduction Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
• How Soon Should a Broken Nose Be Treated in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Can I Have Testing, Consultation and Nasal Surgery on the Same Day in Gangnam, Seoul?
• Will Nasal Surgery Stop My Snoring, and What Is Recovery Like in Gangnam, Seoul?

See an English-speaking ENT in Gangnam, Seoul

Patients from around the world visit Dr. Kim Yoo Suk for nose, sinus, ear and throat problems. Message us on WhatsApp or walk in — 2 minutes from Gangnam-gu Office Station, Exit 3-1.