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As the healthcare professionals with perhaps the longest business cards in the game, otorhinolaryngologists are rarely out of work. While the area they cover is a relatively small part of the body, it comes with a huge array of functions, and possible problems from snoring and ear infections to tonsillitis and thyroid problems.

Tonsillitis

Ear, nose and throat

Tonsillitis

by Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

Laryngitis

Ear, nose and throat

Laryngitis

by Dr Rosalyn Adleman, MRCGP

Glandular fever

Ear, nose and throat

Glandular fever

by Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

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Ear, nose and throat

Earache

by Dr Philippa Vincent, MRCGP

Ear infections

Ear infections are common, especially in children. Learn the symptoms of outer and middle ear infections and how they’re treated effectively.

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Earache

Earache can result from infection, injury or even jaw issues. Find out what causes ear pain, how it’s treated, and when to get help.

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Hearing problems

Hearing problems primarily stem from blockages preventing sound from reaching the inner ear (conductive) or damage to the inner ear's sensory cells or auditory nerve (sensorineural).

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Nose and sinuses

Nose conditions range from common viral infections and allergies to structural issues and chronic inflammation. The nose and sinuses serve to filter and moisten the air you breathe, which makes their delicate mucosal lining particularly susceptible to irritation and blockage.

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Throat and tonsils

Throat diseases and conditions range from common viral infections to structural disorders and cancers. They are typically categorized by the specific area affected (e.g., pharynx, larynx, or tonsils).

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