ENT patient education — Page 4
Patient information on ear, nose, throat, paediatric ENT, thyroid, vertigo and surgery. Choose a topic or browse the articles.
Goitre: causes of thyroid enlargement
A goitre is an enlarged thyroid gland; thyroid hormone levels may be normal, high or low.
Read article →CancerThyroid cancer: from nodule to diagnosis
Most thyroid nodules are not cancer, but ultrasound and selected FNAC help assess risk.
Read article →CancerLaryngeal cancer: hoarseness and warning signs
Persistent hoarseness is a common early sign of voice-box cancer; tobacco and alcohol are major risk factors.
Read article →VoiceVocal-cord polyps and nodules
Voice overuse, irritation or trauma can produce benign vocal-fold lesions.
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.