Ear, nose and throat – articles and advice
Explore features on ENT health, from hearing and balance to nose and throat conditions. For structured medical information, see our Patient Information Leaflets on ENT.
Ear
Ear issues can include earache, infections, tinnitus or labyrinthitis. Learn what causes common ear problems and how simple treatments can often bring relief.
- Find your balance: 10 natural remedies to treat labyrinthitis at home
- Ear conditions videos
- Living with tinnitus: symptoms and solutions
- Anatomy of the ear
- Earache relief: medicine and remedies
- Why has the advice on dealing with earwax blockages changed?
- Ear tickle' therapy could slow down ageing
- Signs of tinnitus to look out for in children
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.
- How I found my Deaf identity - Rachel's story
- Sound advice: 6 ways to safeguard your hearing
- What's causing my hearing loss?
- What is it like to be Deaf?
- Why a GCSE in British Sign Language could prove a game-changer
- What is a cochlear implant and what effect do they have on hearing?
- Is British Sign Language a legally recognised language?
- How to protect against hearing loss while using headphones
- Can deaf people have therapy?
- Can earwax build-up cause hearing loss?
- How to protect yourself from hearing loss this Bonfire Night
- Does tinnitus lead to hearing loss?
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 and tonsils
Sore throats are usually caused by infection or irritation. Learn about possible causes, self-care tips, and when to see your doctor for treatment.
- What should you eat if you have tonsillitis?
- 9 home remedies for tonsillitis
- When to worry about a sore throat
- 10 common questions about tonsil stones
- How to manage tonsillitis in children
- Coughs, colds and sore throats: is honey better than over-the-counter treatments?
- Is your sore throat something more serious?
- What do tonsils do?
- When it feels like something is stuck in your throat