Glue ear? What is it, how do you get it, and more importantly how can you get rid of it? What is glue ear? Glue ear is a common childhood condition that occurs when the area behind the eardrum, known as the middle ear, fills with a sticky, glue-like fluid rather than air. This substance […]
A sharp pain in your throat? Feeling hold and cold and aching all over? Is it a throat infection or is a bout of tonsillitis? Although they can present the same way, both conditions can be very different, with inflamed and sore tonsils being a chronic condition. But what makes them different? Tonsillitis is actually […]
We often see patients who suffer from very loud bursts of snoring. Well, actually it is generally their partners who suffer from it as sleeping with a snorer can mean you lose, on average, an hours sleep a night. Roll them over Lying on your back makes the base of your tongue collapse to the […]
Planning a holiday getaway in the UK this summer? With the kids on school holidays, and the weather this month being pretty good so far, it’s tempting to pack up the car and head for the sunshine. But, if you are suffering from the dreaded summer hay fever, are parts of the country going […]
Whatever the time of year, a blocked nose can be a real inconvenience. It can be caused by a cold, allergies, or even certain chronic conditions. But instead of reaching for the Lemsip, Prevention Magazine suggests trying these simple techniques first: Quick Relief Techniques Holding Your Breath: Hold your breath for as long as possible. […]
Vertigo and dizziness are more commonplace than people realise, and perhaps you may even have experienced it yourself at some point. There can be a variety of underlying causes, and here at London ENT we often treat people with these symptoms. Feel stable again – come and see us here at London ENT. With thanks […]
Here at London ENT we regularly treat patients with sleep apnea. Not only does the condition interfere with your nightly sleep patterns, leaving you feeling tired and listless, it can also be a sign of underlying health conditions. Here is some information on why woman seem to suffer more than men. With thanks to www.huffingtonpost.co.uk […]
This years London Marathon saw Tinnitus sufferer Nigel Webster run to raise money for the British Tinnitus Association. London ENT specialises in the treatment of Tinnitus, so we are delighted to see money and awareness being raised for such a great cause. Much more than just a ringing in the ears, Tinnitus can be a life limiting […]
It is estimated that up to half of us have bad breath. With thanks to www.theguardian.com “Don’t fool yourself,” said a 1928 advert for Listerine mouthwash, “Since halitosis never announces itself to the victim, you simply cannot know when you have it.” Many of us do indeed worry that our breath smells fetid and sulphurous. There’s […]
With thanks to: The Daily Mail, April 11th 2016 Rise of ‘super allergies’: Why this may be the year you get hay fever for the first time New reports say so-called ‘super allergies’ are on the way Reactions will last longer & affect ‘those who haven’t had allergies before’ So what’s going on – and […]
London ENT is a website dedicated to providing information and treatment options for various ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions. It is run by Professor Paul Chatrath, a Consultant ENT Surgeon based in London and Essex, who offers expertise in general ENT, nasal and sinus disorders, paediatric ENT, voice disorders, and facial cosmetic procedures.