Rhinoplasty: Breathing Better, Looking Natural
November 4, 2026
Rhinoplasty is surgery to change the shape or function of the nose. Many people think of it as purely cosmetic, but it often improves breathing too.Functional rhinoplastyThis corrects structural problems that block airflow, such as a deviated septum, collapsed nasal valves o...
Swelling Under the Jaw When Eating? Salivary Stones Explained
November 4, 2026
Painful swelling under the jaw or in front of the ear that appears when you eat is a classic sign of a blocked salivary gland.What causes it?Saliva flows from the glands into the mouth through small ducts. A stone (sialolith), narrowing or kink in a duct can block flow, so t...
Hoarse Voice for More Than Three Weeks? Don’t Ignore It
November 4, 2026
A croaky voice after a cold is normal. A hoarse voice that lasts longer than three weeks should be checked by a specialist.Common causesVoice overuse, common in teachers, singers and call centre workersReflux affecting the throatVocal cord nodules, polyps or cystsVocal cord ...
A Lump in the Neck: When Should You Get It Checked?
November 4, 2026
Finding a lump in your neck can be worrying. Most are swollen lymph glands from a recent infection and settle within a few weeks. But some need a specialist assessment.See your GP or an ENT specialist if a lump:Lasts longer than three weeksIs growingIs hard or fixed in place...
Found a Thyroid Nodule? What Happens Next
November 4, 2026
Thyroid nodules are very common, and many are found by chance on a scan. The good news is that the large majority are benign. Still, every nodule deserves a proper assessment.What is a thyroid nodule?It is a lump within the thyroid gland, at the front of the neck. Nodules ca...
Tonsillectomy: When Is It Recommended for Children and Adults?
November 4, 2026
Tonsils help fight infection in early childhood, but for some people they cause more problems than they solve.When is tonsillectomy considered?Frequent tonsillitis, for example several episodes a yearEnlarged tonsils causing snoring or sleep apnoea, especially in childrenPer...
Glue Ear and Grommets: A Guide for Parents
November 4, 2026
Glue ear (otitis media with effusion) is very common in young children. Fluid builds up behind the eardrum and muffles hearing, often without pain.Signs to look out forNot responding when called, or turning the TV upSpeech delay or unclear speechFrequent ear infectionsBehavi...
Chronic Sinusitis: When Sprays Aren’t Enough
November 4, 2026
Most sinus infections clear up in a week or two. When symptoms last more than 12 weeks, it is called chronic rhinosinusitis, and it may need specialist care.Common symptomsBlocked or congested noseThick discharge or post-nasal dripFacial pressure or painReduced sense of smel...
A nose that always feels blocked, often worse on one side, affects sleep, exercise and quality of life. Two of the most common structural causes are a deviated septum and enlarged turbinates.What is a deviated septum?The septum is the wall dividing the two sides of the nose....
Snoring or Sleep Apnoea? When to See an ENT Specialist
November 4, 2026
Snoring is common, but it is not always harmless. For some people it is a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition where the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep.Warning signs of sleep apnoeaLoud snoring most nightsPauses in breathing, choking or gaspi...
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