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Category: Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions

  • BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is BPPV? BPPV is a common inner ear condition that causes brief episodes of dizziness or vertigo, especially when you change the position of your head. It occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become…

  • Ear Infection (Otitis) – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is an ear infection? An ear infection is inflammation or infection of the ear. It can affect the outer ear (otitis externa), middle ear (otitis media), or inner ear, often causing pain, fluid buildup, and sometimes hearing…

  • Ear Block FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What does “ear block” mean? Ear block (blocked ear) is a feeling of fullness, pressure or muffled hearing. It usually happens when something prevents sound from passing through the ear canal or middle ear properly. 2. What are…

  • Nosebleed FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What causes most nosebleeds? Most nosebleeds happen when small blood vessels inside the nose break. Common triggers include dry air, colds, allergies, nose picking, blowing too hard, or minor bumps to the nose. 2. What is the correct…