ENT patient education — Page 2
Patient information on ear, nose, throat, paediatric ENT, thyroid, vertigo and surgery. Choose a topic or browse the articles.
What should you do during a nosebleed? Correct first aid and warning signs
Learn how to stop a nosebleed correctly, common causes, clinical assessment, treatment options and when persistent or heavy bleeding needs emergency care.
Read article →ThroatTonsillitis: causes, symptoms and care
Viral or bacterial inflammation of the tonsils can cause sore throat, fever and painful swallowing.
Read article →ThroatTonsil stones (tonsilloliths)
Food debris, cells and bacteria may collect in tonsil crypts and form small white or yellow deposits.
Read article →Paediatric ENTAdenoidectomy: when it may be needed
Removal may be considered when enlarged adenoids contribute to persistent nasal blockage, mouth breathing, snoring or middle-ear fluid.
Read article →ThroatTonsillectomy: preparation and recovery
Tonsil removal may be considered for selected recurrent severe infections or sleep-related obstruction.
Read article →Paediatric ENTTongue-tie: when treatment is needed
A short or tight lingual frenulum may affect feeding, tongue movement and sometimes speech.
Read article →OralAphthous ulcers (canker sores)
Small painful ulcers inside the mouth usually heal on their own within one to two weeks.
Read article →OralOral leukoplakia: why a white patch needs assessment
A persistent white patch that does not rub off may be leukoplakia; some lesions contain precancerous changes.
Read article →OralOral candidiasis (oral thrush)
Candida overgrowth may cause white coating, soreness, altered taste or cracks at the mouth corners.
Read article →Paediatric ENTCleft lip: coordinated care
Cleft lip occurs when the upper lip does not fully join during development and may affect one or both sides.
Read article →Paediatric ENTCleft palate: feeding, hearing and speech
A gap in the roof of the mouth can affect feeding, middle-ear fluid, hearing and speech development.
Read article →CancerOral cancer: warning signs not to ignore
Earlier diagnosis of cancer of the mouth, tongue, gums or lips can improve treatment options.
Read article →These articles provide general patient education and do not replace individual diagnosis or care. Seek prompt help for breathing difficulty, sudden hearing loss or other urgent symptoms.