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PATIENT INFORMATION
Ear conditions

FInd a list of common ear operations & a brief description of the procedure, risks & postoperative care.

Full list of Ear info →

Nasal and Sinus

It is important to follow these postop instructions carefully.

Full list of Nasal and Sinus →

General ENT

Drink plenty of fluids after the operation. Try to avoid acidic and fizzy drinks as well as hot drinks these will sting.

Full list of General ENT →
Glue Ear (OME) Information Sheet
Information about glue ear diagnosis and treatment.

Insertion of Grommets
Grommets are tiny plastic tubes placed in the ear drum to act as ventilation tubes.

Otitis Externa
Otitis Externa is an infection of the external ear canal.

Pinnaplasty
Information about the surgical correction of prominent ears

Stapedectomy
Otosclerosis is a condition affecting the stapes (Stirrup) bone and causing deafness.

Brandt-Daroff Exercises
Exercises to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Ear Surgery
FInd a list of common ear operations & a brief description of the procedure, risks & postoperative care.

Exostoses
Swimmers ear from swimming in cold water for many years. Information about treatment.

Sudden Deafness
Diagnosis and treatment of sudden deafness. Treatment should be started as soon as possible.

Tinnitus
What is Tinnitus? Ear noises ( ringing… etc) – information about causes, specialist management and treatment.

Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma is a middle ear collection of dead skin and infection that causes hearing loss.

Discharging Ear
Advice on how to treat a discharging ear.

Hyperacusis
What is hyperacusis? Oversensitive hearing and how it is managed.

Tympanic Membrane Performation
Advice on the care of a perforation and surgical closure ( myringo plasty)
Allergic Rhinitis
What is Allergic Rhinitis and how is it treated?

Nasal Surgery to the Inferior Turbinate
Cautery or trimming of the Turbinates reduces the size of the turbinates.

Nose Bleeds
Several information about the causes of nose bleeds and to manage them.

Paediatric Sinusitis
A runny blocked nose, mouth breathing & snoring are common in children after colds.

House Dust Mite Avoidance
Advice on strategies to reduce symptoms.

Medicated Nasal Douches
Washing excess mucus away helps to reduce the amount of inflammation and relieve symptoms.

Nasal Endoscopy
Clinic examination of the nasal cavity and sinuses.

Saline Nasal Douches
What is nasal douching?
Nasal douching is the process of washing out the nose with salty water.

Caring for your rinse bottle
Please perform routine inspections of your rinse bottle.

Chronic Sinusitis
Information about symptoms and treatment of Chronic Sinusitis.

Oral Steroids
Information about side-effects and risks.

Sinusitis and milk allergy
If your child has a persistent runny nose, you might have wondered if an allergy to milk or dairy products…
Adenoidectomy
What is Adenoids and who benefits from Adenoidectomy?

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
The tonsils are lymphoid tissue lying on either side of the throat.

Snoring & OSA
How is snoring assessed, treated and managed in adults and children.

Tongue Tie
What is Tongue Tie and when does it need treating?

Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction
Information on position of the jaw joint (TMJ) and referred earache.
POST OPERATIVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Ear conditions

FInd a list of common ear operations & a brief description of the procedure, risks & postoperative care.

Full list of Ear Postop Care →

Nasal and Sinus

It is important to follow these postop instructions carefully.

Full list of Nasal and Sinus Postop Care →

General ENT

Drink plenty of fluids after the operation. Try to avoid acidic and fizzy drinks as well as hot drinks these will sting.

Full list of Mouth Throat Postop Care →
Ear Surgery
FInd a list of common ear operations & a brief description of the procedure, risks & postoperative care.

Ear Surgery – Discharge Advice
Information for after your discharge from hospital after an ear operation.

Insertion of Grommets – Discharge Advice for Children
Information for after your child’s discharge from hospital after Grommets insertion.

Insertion of Grommets – Discharge Advice for Adults
Information for after your discharge from hospital after Grommets insertion.
Caring for your rinse bottle
Please perform routine inspections of your rinse bottle.

Postop FESS Instructions
It is important to follow these postop instructions carefully.

Medicated Nasal Douches
Washing excess mucus away helps to reduce the amount of inflammation and relieve symptoms.

Saline Nasal Douches
What is nasal douching?
Nasal douching is the process of washing out the nose with salty water.

Septoplasty – Discharge Advice
Advice fallowing surgery to the nasal septum.
Adeno-Tonsillectomy postop instructions
Drink plenty of fluids after the operation. Try to avoid acidic and fizzy drinks as well as hot drinks these will sting.

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy – Adult
Advice for before and after your surgery.

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy – Child
Advice for before and after your surgery.
QUESTIONNAIRES
LacQ Questionnaire
The questionnaire helps the doctor assess the degree of social and lifestyle impact of your watery eye or tear duct problem. It asks a series of questions about the problem over the last eight weeks.
Sino-Nasal Questionnaire
The questionnaire helps the doctor assess the extent of your nasal symptoms by asking a series of questions about the last two weeks.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The questionnaire helps the doctor assess how severe your snoring or sleep disturbance is.
HOSPITALS INFORMATION
Gillies Hospital
Gillies Hospital is located in the heart of Epsom, Auckland.
Ascot Hospital
MercyAscot’s heritage goes back 114 years to when Mercy Hospital started to provide healthcare services