CNA938 Rewind - Why the need for an Asia-specific allergic rhinitis database
Singapore is developing Asia's first allergic rhinitis database. The condition – commonly known as hay fever – is triggered by allergens such as dust, pollen and pet dander. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Dimand speak with Koh Tze Sin, a 26 year-old Singaporean living with Allergic Rhinitis for hear a first hand account. They also speak with Adjunct Associate Professor Ng Chew Lip, Senior Consultant, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) and the principal investigator of Project ENTenna to find out more about the study.
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