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.

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 soundproof 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.