Centre For Ear Nose Throat Allergy & Snoring

Ear Symptoms & Treatments

The ear plays an essential role in both hearing and balance, and even minor issues can cause significant discomfort or affect daily living. Our ENT specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of ear-related conditions using advanced diagnostic tools and minimally invasive techniques.

Common Ear Symptoms

• Blocked Ear – Often caused by earwax build-up, fluid retention, or Eustachian tube dysfunction. This may lead to discomfort, muffled hearing, or a sensation of fullness. Learn more about causes and treatments for blocked ears in adults.
• Ear Wax (Cerumen Impaction) – Excess earwax can result in blockage or temporary hearing loss. Professional ear cleaning ensures safe and effective removal without damaging the ear canal.
• Ear Pain & Discharge – Commonly linked to outer or middle ear infections. Timely treatment can prevent complications and restore comfort.
• Hearing Loss & Tinnitus – Can result from infection, ageing, noise exposure, or wax build-up. A comprehensive hearing test and tympanogram help identify the cause and guide proper management.
• Dizziness & Vertigo – Often associated with inner ear conditions such as labyrinthitis or Meniere’s disease. Proper diagnosis helps determine effective balance treatment.

Diagnostic Services

Our clinic provides comprehensive ear assessments, including:

• Hearing Test – Evaluates hearing sensitivity and identifies potential hearing loss.
• Tympanogram – Measures middle ear pressure to detect fluid or eardrum issues.

Treatment Options

Depending on diagnosis, treatment may include:

• Professional Ear Cleaning for wax removal or discharge management.
• Grommet Insertion for persistent middle ear fluid or recurrent infections, particularly in children, a service also offered under our paediatric ENT care.

Nose Symptoms & Treatments

Nasal problems can interfere with breathing, sleep, and overall comfort. At our ENT clinic, we assess and manage a wide range of nose-related symptoms and conditions using modern diagnostic tools and evidence-based treatments.

Common Nose Symptoms

• Sinus Pain & Pressure – A key sign of sinus infection or inflammation. Chronic sinus issues may indicate underlying conditions such as sinusitis, which can cause facial pain, congestion, and headaches.
  
• Blocked Nose & Congestion – May result from allergies, deviated septum, or nasal polyps. Persistent congestion often benefits from medical management or surgical correction, like turbinoplasty or septoplasty.
  
• Runny Nose & Sneezing – Commonly linked to allergic rhinitis or environmental triggers. Identifying allergens through testing helps provide targeted relief.
  
• Loss of Smell or Bad Smell – Can occur after infections, sinus inflammation, or nasal polyps. Treatment focuses on addressing the root cause to restore normal nasal function.
  
• Nosebleeds (Epistaxis) – May stem from dry air, trauma, or structural issues. Severe or recurrent nosebleeds may require cauterisation or endoscopic evaluation.
• Nasal Polyps – Soft, non-cancerous growths that develop inside the nasal passages or sinuses due to chronic inflammation. They can cause nasal blockage, a reduced sense of smell, or snoring. Treatment may involve medication to shrink the polyps or surgery if symptoms persist.
  
• Post-Nasal Drip – A common cause of chronic throat clearing or cough. Managing the underlying sinus or allergic condition helps reduce mucus buildup.

Diagnostic Services

Our specialists perform thorough evaluations using tools such as:

• Nasendoscopy – A thin, flexible scope is used to inspect nasal passages and sinuses for inflammation, blockage, or growths.
• Allergy Tests – Determine if symptoms are triggered by allergens such as dust mites or pollen. Patients with confirmed allergies may benefit from allergy immunotherapy or sublingual immunotherapy.
• Nose Cancer Evaluation – For patients with persistent nasal blockage, blood-stained mucus, or facial swelling, an early assessment can help detect serious conditions promptly.

Treatment Options

Depending on diagnosis, treatment may include:

• Nose Cleaning or Irrigation to remove mucus and improve airflow.
• Turbinoplasty or Septoplasty to correct structural blockages.

Throat Symptoms & Treatments

Throat conditions can affect swallowing, speech, and sleep quality. They often arise from infections, allergies, or structural issues within the throat or tonsils. Our ENT specialists provide thorough evaluation and personalised treatment for both acute and chronic throat symptoms.

Common Throat Symptoms

• Chronic Cough – Persistent coughing that may result from infections, allergies, or reflux.
• Sore Throat & Tonsillitis – Pain, inflammation, or infection of the throat or tonsils.
• Hoarse Voice – Changes in voice quality, often due to vocal strain, infections, or reflux.
• Neck Lumps & Thyroid – Swelling or lumps that may indicate thyroid or lymphatic issues.
• Blood-Stained Saliva – May signal infection, inflammation, or more serious conditions.

Diagnostic Services

• Nasopharyngoscopy – A procedure where a flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) is passed through the nose to examine the nasopharynx (the area behind the nose) and the vocal cords.
• Voice Evaluation – An assessment by a specialist (often a speech and language therapist) to diagnose the cause of voice problems (such as hoarseness) and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
• Ultrasound Thyroid & Biopsy – An imaging test using sound waves to visualise the thyroid gland, often followed by a fine-needle aspiration (biopsy) to take a small sample of tissue for laboratory analysis.

Treatment Options

• Foreign Body Removal – The procedure to safely extract an object (foreign body) that has become lodged in a part of the body, such as the ear, nose, throat, or airway.

Children (Paediatric ENT)

We are an ENT clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children. Our services cover a wide range of paediatric conditions, focusing on issues that affect your child’s breathing, hearing, and overall quality of life.

• Blocked Nose, Runny Nose – Diagnosis and management of persistent nasal congestion and discharge, often linked to allergies or enlarged adenoids.
• Nose Bleeds – Identification of the cause of frequent or severe nosebleeds (epistaxis) and provision of treatment, including cauterisation if required.
• Sinus Problems – Evaluation and treatment of acute or chronic sinus infections (sinusitis) and related symptoms like facial pain and persistent discharge.
• Mouth Breathing – Assessment of nasal obstruction (e.g., large tonsils/adenoids) that causes habitual mouth breathing, affecting sleep and jaw development.
• Prolonged Cough – Investigation of coughs persisting after a cold, especially if linked to throat irritation, sinuses, or airway issues.
• Sore Throat, Tonsillitis – Management of recurring sore throats, inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis), and surgical options like tonsillectomy when necessary.
• Ear Infections, Glue Ears – Treatment for frequent middle ear infections (otitis media) and fluid build-up (glue ear), often involving the placement of grommets (ear tubes).
• Poor Hearing – Comprehensive testing and diagnosis of hearing loss in children, including treatment options like hearing aids or grommet insertion.
• Allergic Rhinitis / Asthma – Diagnosis and treatment plans for nasal allergies (hay fever) and related respiratory conditions, coordinating care with other specialists.
• Poor Sleep – Assessment of sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and sleep apnoea, often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids.

Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Snoring and sleep apnea are common sleep-related breathing disorders that can significantly affect rest, concentration, and overall health. Our clinic provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for adults and children experiencing snoring or disrupted sleep.

Common Symptoms

• Snoring in Adults & Children – An initial consultation and physical examination to assess the cause and severity of noisy breathing during sleep.

• Sleep Apnea – Comprehensive evaluation and clinical diagnosis of this condition, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

• Sleep Study – A specialist overnight diagnostic test (Polysomnography) conducted in a clinic or at home to monitor breathing, brain activity, and oxygen levels.

Treatment Options

• CPAP Machine – Provision and ongoing clinical management of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy to maintain an open airway during sleep.

Allergies

We provide expert diagnosis and effective management for a wide spectrum of allergic and immunological conditions that affect the ear, nose, throat, skin, and lungs. Our tailored approach aims to identify the root cause of your allergy and deliver targeted treatment for lasting relief and improved quality of life.

Common Allergy Symptoms

• Allergic Rhinitis – Diagnosis and treatment of nasal allergies (hay fever) causing persistent symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose.
• Allergic Asthma – Specialist evaluation and management of asthma triggered by environmental or inhaled allergens.
• Allergic Eyes – Assessment and treatment for conjunctivitis and other eye irritations caused by allergic reactions.
• Urticaria / Eczema – Evaluation and management of skin conditions, including hives (urticaria) and chronic inflammation (eczema), linked to underlying allergic triggers.

Treatment Options

• Allergy Tests – Detailed diagnostic procedures, such as skin prick tests or blood tests, to accurately identify specific allergens causing your symptoms.
• Immunotherapy – Targeted desensitisation treatment (e.g., injections or sublingual drops) to gradually retrain the body’s immune system to tolerate specific allergens.
• Biologics Treatment – Advanced therapy using specially engineered proteins (biologic medicines) to target and block key inflammatory pathways for severe, chronic, or difficult-to-treat allergies and asthma.