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By Mr Mike O`Connell
01.04.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

Balloon sinuplasty: the procedure, risks and recovery

When sinusitis can't be treated with medications, experts may suggest undergoing a balloon sinuplasty; a simple and straightforward procedure that safely opens up sinus drainage channels and relieves you of the facial pain and discomfort the condition can cause. Leading ENT and nasal plastic surgeon, Mr Mike O'Connell, explains how this is performed and what you should expect during recovery.

A close up of a woman's neck and throat. Neck lumps are often related to the throat or thyroid/salivary glands.

By Mr Jonathan Hughes
16.03.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

I have a neck lump. What happens now?

A neck lump isn't a cause for panic but as Mr Jonathan Hughes, a leading ENT specialist, explains in this article, it's always best to get a neck lump checked as soon as possible. He provides you with what happens when you have a neck lump and provides a detailed description of what to expect from your examination and if needed, your treatment.

By Professor Owen Judd
03.03.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

Why singers lose their voice and what they can do

It's not uncommon for hardworking professional singers to worry over their voice health and possible complications with their vocal nodules. Here, one of our expert ENT surgeons Professor Owen Judd explains what could cause a singer to lose their voice and how a specialist can help.

By Professor Owen Judd
24.02.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

What to do during a dizzy spell

Everyone experiences a dizzy spell where you stand up too quickly and the room feels like it is spinning. There are many causes of dizziness and here we talk to one of expert ENT specialists Professor Owen Judd about ear-related dizziness and what you can do during a dizzy spell.

By Professor Owen Judd
17.02.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

4 conditions that can cause ear-related dizziness

There a few conditions of the inner ear that can give us vertigo, which is the illusion of feeling like we are moving when we know we are completely still. Here, ENT expert professor Owen Judd explains these conditions and how they can be treated.

By Mr Prince Modayil
27.01.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

How can I soothe my sore throat?

A sore throat can be very irritating and really put a damper on your day. Expert ENT specialist, Mr Prince Modavil, explains some possible reasons why you have developed a sore throat and offers some tips to get rid of it.

A picture of a young boy, about seven years old, looking up into the lens and smiling. The majority of adenoid problems occur during childhood.

By Mr Mike O`Connell
24.01.20
Otolaryngology / ENT

Your guide to adenoids and adenoid removal

Your adenoids assist in keeping the body free from viruses and infections. However, sometimes they become troublesome and cause a variety of problems that require their removal. Consultant ENT specialist Mike O’Connell explains why children, and in rare cases adults, need adenoids removed along with symptoms of problems, the possible side effects of removal and more.

By Mr Florian Bast
13.12.19
Otolaryngology / ENT

Ask an ENT surgeon: deviated septum and rhinoplasty recovery

Considering rhinoplasty but want to know how long recovery takes? Or worried about a deviated septum and what's caused it? Read more from one of our top ENT surgeons Mr David Roberts who tackles both topics.

By Professor Owen Judd
10.12.19
Otolaryngology / ENT

Ask a paediatric ENT: how is my toddler's hearing tested?

If your doctor suspects symptoms of hearing loss in your child, they can arrange for your little one to see a paediatric audiologist for an audiometry test. Here, leading ENT surgeon Professor Owen Judd explains what happens during a hearing test for children.

By Mr Mike O`Connell
03.12.19
Otolaryngology / ENT

Why does my child get so many ear infections?

Young children are more prone to infections, especially those affecting their ear, nose and throat. 80% of children will have at least one ear infection by the time they are five and 90% by the age of six. Mr Mike O’Connell tells us a little bit about why children are so susceptible to ear infections and what you can do if your child has an ear infection.

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