Category: Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions
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Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL)? Sensorineural hearing loss is a type of permanent hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the auditory nerve pathways that transmit sound signals to…
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Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) – Medical Emergency – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency and requires urgent assessment. 1. What is sudden sensorineural hearing loss? Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a rapid loss of hearing, usually in one ear, that develops over…
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Children’s Snoring vs ADHD – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. Can chronic snoring in children mimic ADHD symptoms? Yes, chronic snoring and sleep-disordered breathing can closely mimic the core features of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. When a child’s airway is partially obstructed during sleep, restorative deep…
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Children Snoring – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. Is snoring common in children? Yes, occasional snoring is common in children, particularly during colds or allergies. However, habitual snoring, defined as snoring most nights, is less common and may indicate an underlying issue…
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Surfer’s Ear – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is surfer’s ear? Surfer’s ear, medically called external auditory canal exostosis, is a condition where bony growths develop in the ear canal. These growths form gradually as a response to repeated exposure to cold water…
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Swimmer’s Ear – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection or inflammation of the ear canal, the passage between the outer ear and the eardrum. It commonly occurs after water becomes trapped…
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Perichondritis – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is perichondritis? Perichondritis is an infection of the cartilage and surrounding tissue of the outer ear. It usually affects the upper part of the ear and spares the earlobe, which helps distinguish it from other…
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Labyrinthitis – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is labyrinthitis? Labyrinthitis is an inner ear condition where both the balance and hearing structures become inflamed, usually due to a viral infection. It causes vertigo, hearing changes, and sometimes tinnitus (ringing in the ear). 2. What…
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Vestibular Neuritis – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is vestibular neuritis? Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which helps control balance. When the nerve becomes irritated—often due to a viral infection—it causes sudden, severe dizziness or vertigo without affecting hearing. 2. What are…
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Ménière’s Disease – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Ménière’s disease? Ménière’s disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and a feeling of fullness in the affected ear. It occurs due to abnormal…