What is Microlaryngoscopy and Laryngeal Medialisation injection?Laryngeal Medialisation Injection (LMI) is an injection into one of your vocal cords in order to improve your voice. This is given during mircolaryngoscopy, which is the examination of your larynx (voice box) while you are under general anaesthetic. You will therefore be asleep for the procedure. Why do I need this operation? Your …
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20th October 2016What is Ménière’s disease? Ménière’s disease is a disorder that affects the labyrinth (a system of passages) of your inner ear, which is important for hearing and balance. About 1 in 1000 people have Ménière’s disease and it may affect an equal number of men and women. It may develop it at any age, but it is most common in …
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20th October 2016What is mastoid surgery?The mastoid bone is part of the skull, just behind the ear. It contains lots of air spaces called mastoid air cells. It is connected to the middle ear. Mastoid surgery involves removing part of the mastoid air cells. Why do I need this operation? Mastoid surgery is usually performed when there is either chronic infection in …
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20th October 2016What is Rhinitis?Rhinitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the lining of the nose. It usually involves a blocked, runny or itchy nose and possibly bouts of sneezing. These symptoms may occur throughout the year, or they may be present only occasionally (in Seasonal Rhinitis like hayfever, for example). For some people the symptoms are a result of …
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20th October 2016functional endoscopic sinus surgery
20th October 2016What are sinuses?Sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones of the face and head. They are connected to the inside of the nose through small openings. The sinuses are important in the way we breathe through the nose and in the flow of mucus in the nose and throat. When the sinuses are working properly we are not aware of …
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20th October 2016Care following a nose bleedTo avoid another nose bleed please follow the advice given below for at least 3 days. All food and drink should be COOL. Rest quietly at home and do not do anything strenuous. Avoid constipation and ‘straining.’ Do NOT sunbathe or take hot baths. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Avoid scratching or blowing your nose. If you …
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20th October 2016What are Brandt-Daroff exercises?Brandt-Daroff exercises are used for the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). For more information on BPPV please see our separate leaflet on this. What is the benefit of doing the exercises?The exercises can stop the dizzy spells experienced by BPPV sufferers. It is not clear why the exercises work, some evidence suggests that the exercises …
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