Ear
Ear Infection
Infection of the outer or middle ear causing pain, blockage or discharge.
- Ear pain
- Blocked hearing
- Discharge from the ear
Ear
Ear
Tinnitus
Ringing, buzzing or hissing sounds in the ears without an external source.
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Hissing or humming sounds
- Difficulty concentrating or sleeping
Nose & sinuses
Nose & sinuses
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses causing facial pressure, a blocked nose and thick discharge — most cases follow a cold and settle on their own.
- Facial pain or pressure, often worse bending forward
- A blocked or stuffy nose
- Thick, discoloured nasal discharge
Throat
Throat
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils causing sore throat, pain on swallowing and fever — common in children, and also seen in adults.
- Sore throat
- Pain on swallowing (odynophagia)
- Red, swollen tonsils with white or yellow spots
Not sure which one fits?
Symptoms overlap more often than people expect — a blocked ear and a blocked nose can share a cause. An examination sorts it out quickly.
