ENT

A nosebleed can be unnerving, especially given the volume of blood involved. However, for most people they are not serious. The under 10s and the over 50s are those who are most likely to suffer from nosebleeds.

Pain in the ear is something that most of us will experience at some point. It is usually temporary and the strength of the pain can vary.

The feeling of having a lump in your throat is something that many of us identify with at times of great stress or emotion.

Ear pain is something that many of us may have experienced as children. It can present in adults too with a number of different causes.

Tinnitus affects up to 20% of people and is a common problem that can cause a lot of discomfort. It is essentially the perception of a ringing sound or noise in the ears and can get worse as we get older.

Snoring is something that affects large numbers of adults so if you suffer from it then you’re not alone. For most people snoring is annoying but doesn’t indicate that anything more problematic is happening.

Ear, nose and throat clinics are well you will find otolaryngologists – ENT surgeons – who are key to helping people who may have issues in the head and neck.

Dizziness can occur for a number of reasons, not all of them worrying.

Although snoring might seem like a fairly innocuous issue it can be very problematic. Snoring not only disturbs your own sleep but can also do the same to the people around you and this can put pressure on key relationships.

The basic science of an ear infection is that it happens when bacteria enters the middle part of the ear. It’s this that causes the inflammation that can result in pain and discomfort.