Ear, nose and throat – articles and advice
Ear infections
Explore features on ENT health, from hearing and balance to sinus and throat conditions. For structured medical information, see our Patient Information Leaflets on ENT.
Ear infections
Ear infections are common, especially in children. Learn the symptoms of outer and middle ear infections and how they’re treated effectively.
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.
Hearing problems
Struggling to hear clearly? Discover causes of hearing loss, from earwax build-up to age-related decline, and the options for testing and hearing aids.
- Can deaf people have therapy?
- How to protect yourself from hearing loss this Bonfire Night
- Is British Sign Language a legally recognised language?
- Why has the advice on dealing with earwax blockages changed?
- How to protect against hearing loss while using headphones
- Can earwax build-up cause hearing loss?
- Anatomy of the ear
- How I found my Deaf identity - Rachel's story
- What is a cochlear implant and what effect do they have on hearing?
- Why a GCSE in British Sign Language could prove a game-changer
- What is it like to be Deaf?
- What's causing my hearing loss?
- Sound advice: 6 ways to safeguard your hearing
Nose
Nasal issues can include congestion, bleeding or sinus pain. Learn what causes common nose problems and how simple treatments can often bring relief.
Throat
Sore throats are usually caused by infection or irritation. Learn about possible causes, self-care tips, and when to see your doctor for treatment.
- When it feels like something is stuck in your throat
Sore throat
- How to manage tonsillitis in children
- What should you eat if you have tonsillitis?
- 9 home remedies for tonsillitis
- Coughs, colds and sore throats: is honey better than over-the-counter treatments?
- When to worry about a sore throat
- Is your sore throat something more serious?
Tonsils
- What do tonsils do?
- 10 common questions about tonsil stones