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Child Earache but No Infection? ENT Guide | London & Essex

  Why Does My Child Have Earache but No Ear Infection? A Parent’s Guide Earache is one of the most common reasons parents seek medical advice for children. It can be distressing, especially when your child is crying, not sleeping, refusing food or repeatedly pulling at one ear. Many parents naturally assume that earache means an ear infection. Sometimes it does. But not always. A child can have significant ear pain even when the eardrum looks normal, and there is no obvious middle-ear infection. This is because the ear shares nerve pathways with nearby areas including the throat, tonsils, teeth, jaw joint and neck. Pain from these areas can be “referred” to the ear. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon, assesses children with ear, hearing and paediatric ENT concerns from London, East London, Brentwood, Romford, Ilford, Redbridge, Chelmsford and wider Essex. This guide explains why earache can happen without an obvious ear infection, what parents should watch for, and when ENT as...
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Vocal Cord Granuloma Treatment | London & Essex ENT

  Persistent Hoarseness or Throat Tickle? Evidence-Based Management of Vocal Cord Granulomas in East London, Brentwood and Essex Experiencing a persistent change in your voice or feeling a constant, irritating tickle in your throat can be deeply frustrating and anxiety-inducing. Many adults across East London, Brentwood and Essex find themselves clearing their throats continuously, struggling to project their voices during a presentation at work, or feeling a localised raw sensation in their throats. You might notice your voice sounding tired and raspy after a stressful, traffic-heavy commute along the A406 (North Circular) , or feel a burning discomfort after enjoying dinner in Brentwood. It is highly common to worry when a hoarse voice refuses to clear up, raising fears of serious vocal box diseases. If you have been silently dealing with chronic voice changes and throat tickles, it is important to know that your symptoms could point to a highly treatable, benign inflammatory tis...
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Child Noisy Breathing or Stridor? Parent Guide | London & Essex

  Why Is My Child’s Breathing Noisy? A Parent’s Guide to Stridor, Croup and When to Seek Help Hearing an unusual noise when your child breathes can be frightening. Parents may describe the sound as squeaky, harsh, wheezy, whistling or “croupy”. Some notice it only when their child is crying or excited. Others hear it while the child is resting or sleeping. One of the most important points is that not all noisy breathing is the same . A noise coming from the nose is different from a wheeze coming from the lower airways. A harsh sound when a child  inhales may be  stridor , which can indicate narrowing of  the upper airway or voice box. Many causes of noisy breathing in children are treatable, and some are temporary. However, because a child’s airway is relatively small, worsening breathing difficulty should always be taken seriously. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon, assesses children with ear, nose, throat, voice and upper-airway concerns from Lond...
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Child Failed a Hearing Test? What Happens Next | London & Essex

  My Child Failed a Hearing Test – What Happens Next? A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Hearing Tests Being told that your child has not passed a hearing test can be unsettling. You may immediately wonder whether your child has permanent hearing loss, whether their speech or learning will be affected, or whether they will need treatment. The first thing to understand is that not passing a hearing screening test does not automatically mean that your child has permanent hearing loss . A screening test is designed to identify children who need a more detailed assessment. Some children have a temporary hearing problem. Others may have difficulty completing the test reliably because they are tired, distracted, nervous or simply too young to understand what they need to do. However, hearing is important for communication, speech development, learning and interaction with others, so a failed screening result should be followed up appropriately rather than ignored. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Co...
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