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- ENT
Title - A Guide to Vestibular Rehabilitation
Description - Vestibular Rehabilitation is a form of therapy designed to maximise the body’s balance senses. Normally the brain is able to put together sensory information from the eyes, joints and the balance organ in the ear (Vestibular Apparatus) and it allows people to move around normally. If the balance organs are not working normally, dizziness or feelings of unsteadiness occur. To improve this, the brain must be helped to put sensory information together in a new way. Vestibular Rehabilitation will help the brain to process the information it receives to help improve balance and reduce dizzy symptoms.Title - Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (F.E.S.S.)
Description - This is an operation which involves an exploration of the nasal sinuses using a fine nasal telescope which allows the surgeon to see the opening of the sinuses drainage channels. This operation is performed to clear the nasal sinuses of disease.Title - Meniere’s Disease (MD)
Description - Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner earTitle - Pharyngoscopy/ Upper Oesophagoscopy
Description - What is a Pharyngoscopy? This is an operation which allows us to look directly at your pharynx with a specially shaped metal tube. What is an Oesophagoscopy? Oesophagoscopy is the examination of the upper part of the oesophagus (or gullet) while under a general anaesthetic. It is done to investigate problems of the gullet, such as difficult or painful swallowingTitle - Rhinoplasty / Septorhinoplasty
Description - This surgery may be performed to correct the deformity of the nose or to relieve symptoms of a blocked nose. It may be performed to get rid of the “hump” or correct an “off centre” nose. This type of surgery can correct collapse of part of the nose.Title - Sleep
Description - The term “sleep hygiene” refers to a series of healthy sleep habits that can improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. These habits are the most effective long-term treatment for people with chronic poor sleep. It can help you address the thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from sleeping well. It also includes techniques for stress reduction, relaxation and sleep schedule management.Title - Tympanoplasty
Description - You have been recommended by your surgeon to have a tympanoplasty to repair a hole (perforation) in the ear. The benefits of closing a perforation include prevention of water entering the middle ear while showering, bathing or swimming (which could cause ear infection). It can be done as part of a mastoid operation.Title - Vestibular Migraines
Description - Vestibular migraine a sensory processing disorder presenting with symptoms of dizziness which are moderate to severe intensity and can last seconds, minutes and in some cases up to 72 hours or longer. They can occur with or without headaches or muzzy head feelings on one side, a throbbing or pulsing of moderate to severe intensity and can be aggravated by routine physical activity.Title - Vestibulopathy (Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuritis)
Description - A vestibulopathy is an inner ear condition affecting a sensory organs deep inside your inner ear and skull on both sides of your head which they detect sound and movement. These sensory organs can be affected by head trauma, vascular restrictions, alcohol, smoking and viral events as well as age.