Neck Lump Clinics
People with neck lumps can be investigated by many different specialities as referral patterns vary for neck lumps. What people do not realise
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Throat
Hoarseness
A change in voice producing hoarseness is a common complaint but not one to be completely dismissed. Most of us develop some hoarseness
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Submandibular duct stones
The submandibular gland is one of the major salivary glands, the other 2 being the parotid and sublingual salivary glands. Unfortunately stones can
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Submandibular gland excision
The submandibular gland is situated under the jaw line and helps produce saliva along with the parotid, sublingual and minor salivary glands. It
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Assymetric tonsil
Occasionally people present with tonsils that are different in size to me. This is an important scenario. Assymetric tonsils may be associated with
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Snoring in children
Snoring in children is not an infrequent occurence. However if significant and also mixed with obstructive symptoms this can be very disconcerting for
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Thyroidectomy
What is Thyroidectomy? Anatomy and Physiology The thyroid gland is a structure that sits in the midline of the neck. It comprises of
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Microlaryngoscopy and Oesophagoscopy
Anatomy and Physiology The larynx and oesophagus are hidden areas to the general practitioner and therefore if someone has a complaint related to
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What is Tonsillitis?
What is Tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an infection involving inflammation of the tonsils. There are two tonsils, situated on either side of the back
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Gastro-oesophageal and Pharyngeal Reflux
Gastro-oesophageal and Pharyngeal Reflux The stomach produces acid that is corrosive and irritant. It is possible in some situations that the acid can
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Vocal Hygiene Advice
Vocal Hygiene Advice Ensure adequate fluid intake of water / squashes (NOT coffee or tea which contain caffeine and will dry the throat).
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Is tonsillectomy worthwhile?
Over the years tonsillectomy has had a bad press and this may be related to the fact that previously many people had their
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I have a lump in my throat
It is not uncommon for people to come to me feeling a lump in the throat being present. It is a very common
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Transoral laser surgery in the larynx
This is an exciting, developing area of Head and Neck Cancer treatment. Up until more recent years the mainstay for treatment of laryngeal
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My voice is changing.
A change in voice is an important symptom. It can be important to an individual because of the fact that the person requires
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