EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
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Beacon Medical Services Group has been commissioned by North, Central & South Manchester CCGs to provide a community ENT Service. More recently, we have also been commissioned by Preston, Chorley and South Ribble CCGs to provide our ENT services in those areas.
Our ENT services are consultant led and provide care within the community, close to patients’ homes.
ENT services are provided for:
- Routine assessment and diagnosis of Ear, Nose and Throat conditions
- Routine treatment and management of common ear conditions, e.g. microsuction of wax; removal of foreign body from external and middle ear; otitis externa/ media; ear packing
- Routine treatment and management of common nose conditions e.g. nose bleeds; allergic rhinitis; removal of foreign body
- Routine treatment and management of common throat conditions e.g. hoarseness of voice
- Follow up and management of all conditions
Where are ENT services offered?
Manchester:
Parkway House in Northenden
Dickenson Road Medical Centre in Longsight
Beacon Medical Centre in Higher Blackley
Victoria Mill Medical Practice in Victoria Mill.
Preston:
Brookfield Clinic
Penwortham Clinic
Issa Medical Practice
Chorley:
The Chorley Surgery
FAQs
- WHAT IS ENT?
- WHO WILL I BE SEEN BY?
- WHAT IS MICROSUCTION OF EAR WAX?
- WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ENT CONSULTATION?
- WHEN WILL I GET MY RESULTS?
- WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED ADDITIONAL TREATMENT?
ENT is the study of the ears, nose and throat areas.
Hearing, balance, speech, swallowing, breathing issues, sleep issues, skin disorders, allergies and sinuses are some of the conditions that our specialists see, diagnose and treat.
Our doctors range from highly trained ENT specialists to ENT surgeons. All are experts in this field. You can find out more about our Consultants by visiting the ‘Our Team’ page.
Micro suctioning of wax is performed using a medical suction device and a microscope. The low-pressure suction machine is gently guided into your ear canal and removes stubborn, impacted wax. The build-up of wax could be responsible if you are experiencing;
- Earaches
- Difficulty Hearing
- Itchiness
- Dizziness
- An ear infection
- Tinnitus
The removal of the wax is usually a comfortable process and the procedure is undertaken in a few minutes.
The healthcare assistant and the ENT consultant will introduce themselves to you at the beginning of your appointment. The consultant will start by asking you to describe your symptoms, discuss your clinical history and will then proceed to examining your ears, nose or throat.
As part of an ear examination you may be asked to perform simple tasks, such as bending down to touch your toes. Throat exams involve physical touching of the neck area, such as slight pressure applied to the glands in your neck.
Please feel free to ask as many questions as necessary. It is important that you understand the findings of your examination.
After your consultation, the Doctor will dictate a letter. They will explain your symptoms, the findings and the proposed treatment plan. A letter will be sent to your GP.
In instances when a second opinion is required a preliminary letter will be sent to your GP, informing them that they will be receiving a follow up letter.
If, from your consultation, you require treatment which we can perform ourselves such as an MRI scan or fitting of hearing aids, you will be given the option to have the treatment here. Remember this is completely up to you, if you would prefer your treatment to be completed elsewhere it is not a problem.
If we cannot provide the treatment, we will advise your GP where to send your referral. Or, if you have health insurance, we can send the relevant documents to the medical company of your choosing.
If you do not wish to proceed with any treatment, you will be discharged back into the care of your GP.
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