Problems with your ears, nose or throat can often be painful and complex. Our Spire specialists share insight and knowledge on managing and treating ENT related conditions.

Ear, nose and throat articles

Dysphagia: what causes swallowing difficulties?

Problems with swallowing, known as dysphagia, often cause issues with eating and talking, and needs assessment and treatment.

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Sore throat, strep throat or tonsillitis: what’s the difference?

When you have a sore throat, the lining of the inside of your throat is inflamed or swollen.

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Blocked nose: what causes nasal congestion and how is it treated?

Most people experience nasal congestion, commonly referred to as a blocked nose.

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Managing obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that affects your breathing while you sleep.

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Five ways to improve your balance

Balance problems are often associated with old age. However, your balance can start to deteriorate as early as your 30s.

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Why am I feeling dizzy? Symptoms and causes explained

Dizziness is a fairly common symptom that usually isn’t caused by anything serious.

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Hearing loss: what you need to know

Losing your hearing can have a big impact on your life. Some people experience gradual hearing loss without realising it.

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Balance problems: what causes poor balance?

Your ability to balance depends on many different factors.

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Ear infections: causes, diagnosis and treatment explained

Ear infections are very common in both children and adults and can affect any part of your ear.

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What you need to know about chronic sinusitis

Chronic (long-term) sinusitis refers to inflammation of the linings of the nose and sinuses that persists for more than 12 weeks.

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Treating persistent tonsillitis and obstruction in children with an intracapsular tonsillectomy

Tonsillitis is common in children and usually gets better on its own.

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What is tinnitus and how is it treated?

Mr Jonathan Hobson, Consultant ENT Surgeon, discusses tinnitus - a condition in which sufferers hear a disruptive ringing noise.

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Common causes of dizziness and how to treat it

Most people will feel dizzy at some point in their lives but frequent bouts of dizziness can be distressing.

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Eustachian tube dysfunction in adults: from symptoms to treatment

Around one in every 100 adults in the UK has Eustachian tube dysfunction.

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What is a chronic throat infection and when should you get it checked?

Consultant ENT Surgeon, Mr Pratap says chronic throat infection is a prevalent clinical condition affecting patients of all ages.

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Hearing loss in children: spotting the signs and how it’s treated

Around 50,000 children in the UK are deaf and in around 90% of cases, they are born to hearing parents.

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Living with tinnitus: from diagnosis to treatment

Almost everyone will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives.

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Tonsillectomy for adults Q&A

Mr Rohit Pratap, a Consultant ENT Surgeon, explains what is involved in a tonsillectomy (for adults) procedure.

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