ENT Insights and Blogs

Earwax only requires removal when it is causing symptoms such as blocked hearing, tinnitus, earache, or dizziness. Microsuction — performed under direct visualisation using a microscope or endoscope — is the safest method of earwax removal and is significantly safer than ear syringing, particularly for patients with a history of ear surgery or perforated eardrum.

ENT problems in children can be subtle and are often mistaken for other issues. Common conditions include glue ear, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, recurrent ear infections, and speech delay related to hearing. This post helps parents understand which signs warrant an ENT assessment. Written from the perspective of a consultant with both clinical and personal experience as a parent.