EAR, NOSE & THROAT CARE

Our ENT consultants provide expert diagnosis and treatment pathways for a wide range of conditions, but here are some of the more common problems:

Hearing loss
If voices seem too quiet or you often need to turn up the volume on your TV and other devices, you might need to see an ENT consultant about your hearing. They’ll work with audiologists to diagnose the cause of any hearing loss.  

Chronic ear infections
If the space behind your eardrum becomes painfully infected because of a cold, flu or allergic reaction, it can cause impaired hearing, fever, headaches and loss of balance. Your consultant can recommend medication or other treatments. 

Tinnitus
This condition causes recurrent ear or head noise that lasts longer than five minutes at a time and happens more than once a week. Your ENT consultant can help you manage your perception of the ringing sound.

Sinusitis
If you find it difficult to breathe through your nose, get discoloured mucus from your nose or feel tender around your eyes, you may have sinusitis. An ENT specialist can find treatment options to help, including medications, antibiotics or surgery.

Tonsillitis
If you are experiencing swollen tonsils or a sore throat, have difficulty swallowing, or have tender lymph nodes on the sides of your neck, it's important to get a prompt and accurate diagnosis from an ENT consultant. 

Enlarged lymph nodes
Your lymph nodes can become swollen or feel tender, usually due to an infection from bacteria or a virus. Most swollen lymph nodes get better on their own, but you should see an ENT consultant if any symptoms last for more than two weeks to rule out any cause for concern. 

Sleep apnoea
This serious condition temporarily stops your breathing or causes shallow breathing while you’re asleep. An ENT or respiratory consultant can help diagnose the cause and suggest lifestyle changes, medications or other solutions. 

Dizziness or vertigo
Your inner ear plays a vital role in your balance.  If you experience dizziness after changing your head position or standing up too quickly, during a migraine or after taking medication, an ENT consultant may be able to help.  

Thyroid lumps or swelling
If you can feel a lump in the front of your neck, or it feel swollen, this can be a sign that your thyroid gland is enlarged. This is sometimes known as a goitre. These lumps or swellings aren’t usually serious, but it’s important to get seen by an ENT consultant to make sure. 

Breathing, swallowing or voice problems
If you’re having issues with your voice such as hoarseness, having trouble swallowing, or your breathing’s being affected, you should see one of HCA UK’s laryngologists who specialise in larynx and throat conditions.

If are experiencing any of these or have persistent symptoms in any part of your ears, nose or throat, you should make an appointment to see a consultant as soon as possible. 

You can book an appointment with one of consultants directly without a referral, but your insurer will need to see a referral before they cover the cost of your treatment. You can get a referral from your own GP or book a private GP appointment directly with us. 

Yes. Our audiologists can carry out a range of tests to assess your hearing, using the latest technology and techniques. We recommend having an initial consultation with an ENT specialist first, who can assess you and determine which tests will be the most helpful. 

ENT consultants diagnose and treating a wide range of conditions that can affect your ears, nose and throat. 

Audiologists specialise in diagnosing and treating hearing and balance problems, such hearing loss, fitting audio devices such as hearing aids, treating inner ear problems that affect balance, and helping patients with any rehabilitation they need as a result. 

At HCA UK, we work with most of the UK’s major medical insurers. Ear, nose and throat treatment is often covered by medical insurance, but it’s very important that you check with your own insurance company to see if you’re covered and discuss any potential costs.

At HCA UK, you can get access to a consultant within 24 hours and get any test results back in as little as 48 hours. However, any surgery timeline will depend on several factors such as your specific condition, the surgery your consultant recommends and the requirements of any surgical procedure.

Your treatment will be led by a highly skilled ENT consultant from the very beginning. They’ll carry out a detailed and thorough consultation to address any concerns or ENT symptoms, using the very latest testing and screening technology to assess your condition. You’ll get continuity of care throughout the process, with fast results that can help you onto a rapid treatment path.