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Ear, Nose & Throat Problems
Welcome to Ear, Nose & Throat Problems. This section provides guidance from our clinicians about common ENT symptoms such as sore throats, sinus infections and ear infections.
The guides below explain how many of these problems can be managed safely at home, when antibiotics may or may not be helpful, and the warning signs that mean you should contact the practice or seek urgent help.
Select a topic below to learn more.
Sore Throats
Common causes of sore throats and what symptoms to expect during recovery.
Sore Throats & Antibiotics
Understanding when antibiotics may help and why they are not usually needed.
Sore Throats & Delayed Antibiotic Prescriptions
How delayed prescriptions work and when you may need to use one.
How to Look After Sore Throats at Home
Simple steps to relieve symptoms and support recovery.
Sinusitis: Warning Signs to Watch For
Important symptoms that may indicate a more serious sinus infection.
Understanding Sinusitis and Antibiotics
Why antibiotics are not usually needed and when they may be considered.
Treating Sinusitis at Home
Practical advice on relieving sinus symptoms and supporting recovery.
Managing Chronic Sinusitis
Long-term management strategies for ongoing sinus problems.
Middle Ear Infections
Understanding symptoms, causes and what to expect during recovery.
Treating Middle Ear Infections
Advice on managing symptoms and supporting recovery at home.
Outer Ear Infection: Causes and Care
Learn what causes outer ear infections and how to care for them safely.
Hay Fever: Recognising Symptoms and Triggers
Common hay fever symptoms, how to tell hay fever from a cold, and how to identify possible triggers.
Managing Hay Fever: Practical Steps and Treatments
Practical steps to reduce pollen exposure, pharmacy treatment options, and when to contact the practice.
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