Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

At The LivingCare Group, our ENT specialists include, Consultants, nurses, audiologists and trained Healthcare support workers. They provide expert care for ear, nose, and throat conditions with advanced diagnostics and personalised treatment for all patients over the age of 5 years old (with the exception of tongue tie which can be seen from newborn).

Conditions of the Ear, nose and Throat

Our expert team offers a range of treatments for the ear, nose, and throat, tailored to address your individual needs.

Treatments Available

Ear Treatments:

• Glue Ear
• Wax removal
• Earache
• Discharge from the ear.
• Infections, including otitis externa and otitis media
• Deafness and hearing issues
• Tinnitus management
• Balance issues, including vertigo
• Foreign body removal

Nose Treatments:

• Management of nosebleeds (epistaxis)
• Treatment for nasal obstruction and polyps
• Rhinitis and rhinosinusitis treatment
• Sinusitis (Inflammation of the sinuses)
• Snoring
• Allergy testing

Throat Treatments:

• Recurrent tonsillitis
• Hoarseness and voice issues
• Sore throat management
• Lump in the throat (globus) sensation treatment
• Snoring solutions

Possible Examinations

Ear Examination:

• An otoscope is used to examine and illuminate the ear drum. In some cases, a microscope may be used for magnification, particularly when viewing the ear canal or ear drum.
• Suction may be used for the safe removal of wax or debris from the ear canal.

Hearing Tests:

• An audiogram will be performed to test your hearing, this involves going into a sound proof booth and listening to various sounds through headphones and pressing a button. This may aid your Doctor in making a clearer diagnosis. If you have small children you may need somebody with you to look after them while you have the test

Nose Examination:

• To examine the front of the nasal passages, a speculum and headlight are used. For a more detailed look deeper into the nasal cavity, a nasendoscope (flexible camera) may be used, with local anaesthetic to ensure comfort.

Throat Examination:

• An external throat examination involves feeling the glands in your neck. To inspect your mouth, a tongue depressor and headlight are used to view the back of the throat, including the tonsils. A nasendoscope may also be used for a more thorough examination.

Further Investigations

If necessary, further tests such as scans, X-rays, blood tests, or the fitting of hearing aids may be recommended. We can arrange these for you, and they may involve attending another appointment at a different location.