ENT Emergencies
What is an ENT Emergency?
An ENT emergency is an ear, nose, or throat condition that arises rather suddenly. It causes distress or concern and needs urgent treatment.
ENT emergencies can be frightening. Most ENT emergencies are not life-threatening but can be in certain situations, particularly if there is heavy bleeding in small children, or difficulty or noisy breathing.
Common ENT Emergencies
Ear pain (otalgia)
Sore throat
Acute infections of the ears, nose, throat or neck
Foreign body in the ears
Foreign body in the nose
Nosebleed
Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
Facial pain
Facial weakness
Trauma to the nose
Trauma to the ear drum
- Lacerations (cuts) of the ear and nose
At Advanced ENT
Dr Lau is experienced in managing all ENT emergencies.
An ENT emergency requires urgent treatment, so we will do our best to see on the day itself. But do let us know what your symptoms are so we can guide you on the degree of urgency.
If you experience symptoms after office hours, please contact the Urgent Care Centre at Gleneagles Hospital.