ENT Conditions – Patient Information

Scientific, up-to-date articles written to guide readers without medical training.

Note: the information on these pages is compiled solely to inform our patients. The most current and reliable information about your condition will be provided by the physician in charge of your treatment.

Earwax – Cerumen Impaction

Why does earwax build up, what symptoms does it cause, and why are cotton swabs harmful? Up-to-date guidance f…

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Ear Pain in Children

Why do children get ear pain, which symptoms are urgent, and what helps at home? Up-to-date…

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Ear Discharge

What causes ear discharge? Swimmer's ear, middle ear infection, eardrum perforation and cholesteatoma explaine…

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Approach to Nosebleeds

How to stop a nosebleed: correct first-aid steps, causes of recurrent bleeding, and cautery treatment. Expert …

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Vertigo – Dizziness

What causes vertigo? BPPV (loose crystals), Meniere's disease and vestibular neuritis — symptoms and treatment…

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Snoring in Children and Adenoids

Symptoms of adenoid enlargement and childhood snoring, sleep apnea risk, adenoid facies, and treatment. A guid…

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Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery

How are tonsil and adenoid operations performed? Post-operative pain, diet, bleeding risk and recovery — an ex…

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Middle Ear Problems in Children

Symptoms and treatment of middle ear infections and fluid (glue ear) in children, and their impact on hearing …

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Recurrent Tonsillitis

Why do tonsil infections keep coming back? When are antibiotics needed and when is tonsillectomy indicated (Pa…

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Ear Tube Insertion (Grommets)

Why and how are ventilation tubes (grommets) inserted in children's ears? How long do they stay, can children …

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Neck Lumps and Masses

Causes of neck lumps: lymph nodes, infections, congenital cysts and tumours. Red flags and the diagnostic work…

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Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears

What causes tinnitus? When is ringing in the ears a warning sign and how is it treated? A comprehensive guide …

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Hearing Loss

Why does hearing loss occur, how are conductive and nerve types told apart, and why is sudde…

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Nasal Trauma – Fractures

Symptoms of a broken nose, timing of closed reduction, and the septal hematoma emergency — from an ENT special…

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Nasal Obstruction and Deviated Septum

Causes of a blocked nose: deviated septum, turbinate enlargement, allergy. Who needs septoplasty? A guide from…

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Allergic Rhinitis – Hay Fever

Allergic rhinitis symptoms, pollen and dust mite allergy, prevention and current treatment options including i…

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Salivary Gland Disorders and Stones

Salivary gland swelling, pain and stones: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Why does the area under the jaw s…

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Nasal Polyps

What causes nasal polyps? Loss of smell, blockage, sinusitis, and treatment with medication or endoscopic sinu…

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Hoarseness

What causes a hoarse voice? Nodules, polyps, reflux and laryngeal cancer. Why hoarseness lasting over 3 weeks …

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Jaw Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Jaw joint disorders: jaw pain, clicking, locking and their link with ear pain. Causes and treatment options ex…

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