Category: ENT

If your child snores very loudly and appears to stop breathing when they are asleep at night, or if they suffer very frequent sore throats, you have probably wondered “Do their tonsils and adenoids need to come out?”  This is one of the most common questions that we hear as Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons,… Continue reading Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Children:  A Parents’ Guide to Snoring, Sleep Apnoea and Recurrent Throat Infections

Snoring is common and easy to write off as a harmless habit and something that a partner complains about, not neccesarily something about which to see a doctor.However snoring can also be the most obvious sign of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition that affects breathing during sleep and has significant consequences for long term… Continue reading Snoring Adults: When is it Just Snoring and When is it Sleep Apnoea?

If your child has had a run of ear infections, or if you have been told they have got “glue ear” you are probably concerned.  Do they need antibiotics?  Will they need an operation?  Is this something  which I should worry about.  The good news is that ear infections and fluid in the middle ear… Continue reading Ear Infections and Glue Ear in Children: A Parents’ Guide (Based on Current Medical Guidelines)

Hoarse Voice in Adults and Children:  Causes, When to Worry and What Actually Helps Hoarse, croaky or strained sounding voice is something almost everyone experiences at some point, usually after a cold, a big night of yelling at the football or after a period of talking too much.  Most of the time it clears up… Continue reading Hoarse Voice in Adults and Children: Causes, When to Worry and What Actually Helps

Help for Frequent Sinus Infections in Adults in Sydney Sydney Adults & Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat Centre has an ENT specialist for sinus problems in Sydney. We can help you learn why recurring sinus infections happen and when to seek specialist care. Many adults experience sinus infections that return again and again. While a single… Continue reading Frequent Sinus Infections in Adults: Signs You May Need an ENT Specialist

When Should My Child See a Paediatric ENT Doctor in Sydney? Sydney Adults & Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat Centre has paediatric ENT doctors in Sydney who can help when your child is showing ear, nose, and/or throat symptoms. Many children experience ENT problems as they grow, and it can be difficult for you as a… Continue reading When Should My Child See an ENT Specialist for Ear, Nose or Throat Problems?