Ear
Common problems
Wax
Sensation of blockage in the ears
Reduced hearing
Leaking or painful ears
Dizziness
Ringing or noise in the ears
Ear lobe repair
Consultation
An ear consultation generally involves examining the ears with a microscope and cleaning away wax (microsuction) so a full assessment can be made. A hearing test or a MRI/CT scan of the ears may be recommended.
Nose
Common problems
Nasal blockage
Reduced sense of smell
Nose bleeds
Injury to the nose
Consultation
A nose consultation will often require looking in the nose with a small camera in clinic (nasendoscopy) to look for a cause of your symptoms. A CT or MRI scan may be recommended depending on your symptoms.
Often topical medications will be recommended.
Throat
Common problems
Neck/facial lumps
Thyroid lumps
Difficulty swallowing
Sensation of lump in throat
Voice changes
Skin lesions in the head and neck area
Snoring/sleep apnoea
Consultation
Depending on your symptoms, a throat problem may require an examination in clinic with a small camera(laryngoscopy) to look at the throat and the voice box.
An ultrasound may be recommended to investigate lumps in the neck.