Ear, Nose & Throat
Blocked Nose
The feeling that your nose is blocked is often referred to as nasal obstruction, a stuffy nose or nasal congestion.
Conditions & Symptoms
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Catarrh
Chronic catarrh (mucus buildup) can set in for many reasons – from allergies to environmental factors or underlying health issues. Our ear, nose and throat specialists are experienced in identifying the cause and delivering effective, personalised treatment.
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Cholesteatoma
A cholesteatoma is a growth made from dead skin cells that can form behind your eardrum.
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Deafness In One Ear
Deafness in one ear makes it hard to hear some or most of the sounds in your environment.
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Ear Discharge (Otorrhoea)
Ear discharge is when fluid (discharge) comes out of the ear.
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Ear Pain (Otalgia)
Otalgia, or ear pain, can be caused by several underlying factors, including infections and problems with the jaw.
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Eardrum Perforation
A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum, either due to injury or infection.
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Eardrum Retraction
Eardrum retraction happens when processes like scarring and pressure imbalance cause the eardrum to be pulled back, out of its normal position.
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Glue Ear
Glue ear is when fluid builds up behind the eardrum in the middle ear, which can cause muffled hearing and a feeling of fullness in the ear if left untreated.
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Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can happen slowly, quickly, or all of a sudden.
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Loss of Smell (Anosmia)
Anosmia is the temporary or permanent loss of the sense of smell.
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Meniere's Disease
Ménière's disease is a rare condition that usually affects people aged between 20 and 60, with possible symptoms including dizziness, tinnitus, or hearing loss.
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Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are a swelling of the lining of the nose, usually due to inflammation.
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Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
Nosebleeds are very common, and happen when a fragile blood vessel in your nose gets broken, due to infection, injury or other reasons.
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Otosclerosis
Otosclerosis can cause hearing loss in one or both ears, and happens when a bone in your middle ear repeatedly restores itself, which interferes with sound’s ability to travel through your ear.
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Rhinosinusitis in Children
Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity.
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Salivary Gland Disorders
Salivary gland disorders are usually caused by blocked salivary glands, which means saliva cannot be released as normal.
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Sinusitis (Rhinosinusitis)
Sinuses are air pockets or cavities in your forehead, cheeks and nose that are lined with a thin mucous membrane.
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Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence is a rare inner ear condition that can cause dizziness, balance problems, and unusual hearing symptoms.
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Swallowing Disorders
Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) refer to difficulty in swallowing foods, liquids or saliva, or the sensation of something “sticking” in the throat or chest.
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Tinnitus
Rather than being a diagnosis in itself, tinnitus is a symptom whereby you hear a sound that isn’t coming from an outside source.
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a common health problem in which the tonsils become red, swollen, and painful due to a viral or bacterial infection.
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Tumours of the Nose
Tumours that affect the nose or sinuses are referred to as sinonasal tumours, and can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
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Voice Disorders
Voice disorders are medical conditions affecting the voice box (larynx) that alter the way a voice sounds, making it hoarse, breathy, strained, or weak.