UNDERSTAND YOUR HEALTH

ENT patient education — Page 4

Patient information on ear, nose, throat, paediatric ENT, thyroid, vertigo and surgery. Choose a topic or browse the articles.

Thyroid

Goitre: causes of thyroid enlargement

A goitre is an enlarged thyroid gland; thyroid hormone levels may be normal, high or low.

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Cancer

Thyroid cancer: from nodule to diagnosis

Most thyroid nodules are not cancer, but ultrasound and selected FNAC help assess risk.

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Cancer

Laryngeal cancer: hoarseness and warning signs

Persistent hoarseness is a common early sign of voice-box cancer; tobacco and alcohol are major risk factors.

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Voice

Vocal-cord polyps and nodules

Voice overuse, irritation or trauma can produce benign vocal-fold lesions.

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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.