ENT Conditions
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Be empowered and become an active participant in your healthcare by learning more about common Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions and their treatment options from an ENT specialist trusted source.
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Ear Conditons
Patient information for Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
This information is for patients, families and carers following a diagnosis of Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
Corticosteroids Side Effects
A Detailed description of the potential side effects of short term high dose, oral or injected corticosteroids...
Glue Ear and Grommets
Signs and symptoms of Glue Ear and information on common treatment options...
Tinnitus
Information on the causes, diagnosis and treatment options of the often disabling condition of "ringing" in one or both ears...
Otitis Externa
Information on inflammatory conditions of the external ear canal including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PROPER APPLICATION OF EAR DROPS...
Middle Ear Aeration Techniques
Information on exercises for children or adults to help aerate the middle ear Migraine...
Meniere’s Disease
A common cause of fluctuating hearing loss, imbalance, tinnitus and aural fullness...
Hydrops
Information on the underlying mechanism in some diseases causing fluctuating hearing loss, imbalance and tinnitus...
Hydrogen Peroxide Ear Drops
Instruction sheet on the use of hydrogen peroxide ear drops for a number of common external ear conditions - TO BE USED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF YOUR MEG ENT SURGEON...
Home Hearing Assistance Devices
General tips and information for Home Hearing Assistance Devices...
Hearing Loss Strategies and Children
General tips and information for family of children with hearing loss...
Hearing Aid Guide for Family and Friends
General tips and information for family, friends and carers of patients with hearing aids...
Hearing Aid
General tips and information on the use, care and optimisation of your hearing aids...
Dizziness
A background to common ENT causes, exercises and treatments for this often disabling condition...
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
A common cause of episodic dizziness explained...
Nose Conditons
Chronic Rhino-Sinusitis (CRS)
Information on the causes, diagnosis and management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
Skin prick test
Information on a common diagnostic test in adults and children suffering from Allergies...
Pollen Allergy
Information on the management of Pollen Allergy...
Pet Allergies
Information on the management of Pet Allergy...
Nasal Spray
Information on the use of nasal sprays for common nasal symptoms and conditions...
Nasal Saline Irrigation
Information on the use of nasal irrigation for common nasal and sinus symptoms and conditions...
Mould Allergies
Information on the management of Mould Allergy...
Information on Migraine – Part II
Information on the symptoms and treatment of migraine a common cause of not just headache, but also facial pain, nasal congestion and runny nose...
Information on Migraine – Part 1
Information on the symptoms and treatment of migraine a common cause of not just headache, but also facial pain, nasal congestion and runny nose...
HHT
This information is for patients, families and carers with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)...
HHT & Tamoxifen
This information is for patients, families and carers who may commence treatment with tamoxifen for HHT...
HHT and Pregnancy
This information is for patients, families and carers with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)...
Epistaxis or Nose Bleeds Information
Information on the causes, investigation and treatment options for "Nose Bleeds"...
Dust Mite Allergy
Information on the management of Dust Mite Allergy...
Patient information on Anosmia
Information on the causes, investigation and treatment of a decreased or absent sense of smell...
Allergic Rhinitis
Information on the definitions, causes, common symptoms and treatment options for Allergic Rhinitis, commonly known as "hay fever"...
Throat Conditons
Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction (R-CPD) – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this recently described condition
Tonsillitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of tonsillitis...
Sialadenitis – inflamed salivary glands
Information on the definitions, symptoms, and treatment options for Sialadenitis
Tonsillectomy
Information on tonsil removal surgery and how to get relief from tonsilitis...
Snoring Treatment & Surgery
Information on the definitions, symptoms, investigations and treatment options for snoring...
Vocal Hygiene
Information on simple measures to maintain the health of your vocal tract / vocal cords and help prevent vocal injury...
TMJ Exercises
Information on exercises for the treatment of symptomatic TMJ dysfunction...
Paediatric Inhaled Foreign Body
Information for family and carers for children who have suffered from inhaled foreign bodies...
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) – Part 2
Information on the definitions, symptoms, investigations and treatment options for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Part I
Information on the definitions, symptoms, investigations and treatment options for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea...
Information on Glandular Fever (Infectious Mononucleosis)
Information on a common viral cause of tonsillitis, often called "Glandular Fever"...
GORD Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease & LPRD Laryngopharygeal Reflux Disease
Information on the definitions, symptoms and treatment options of this very common disorder...