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What is a complex exercise laryngoscopy test? Complex exercise laryngoscopy uses a tiny flexible camera to look at your throat and larynx (voice box) before and after exercise. We do this test to diagnose something called ‘exercise induced laryngeal obstruction’ (EILO). This means that your...

What is GORD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)? This is a medical condition where the content of the stomach (food, drink and acid) move back to the oesophagus (gullet). It is usually treated by medicines (anti-acids) but sometimes the if the symptoms persist, surgery is needed. What are the...

What is an implantable hearing device? Your child has a hearing loss, but cannot wear a conventional hearing aid.  This may be because they have had previous mastoid surgery, have a profound hearing loss in one ear (single-sided deafness) or were born with a small ear (microtia). However, there are...

What are prominent ears? Prominent ears are when the ears ‘stick out’. These photographs before and after surgery give an idea of what this means. How are they treated? Various different surgical procedures may be used to correct ears which ‘stick out’. This depends upon the...

What is a tracheostomy? A tracheostomy is an artificial surgical opening into the wind-pipe (trachea) via the neck providing a channel for effective breathing (respiration) and the removal of ‘tracheobronchial secretions’, when circumstances make breathing impossible via the mouth and...

The operation day What time should I bring my child to the ward? You will have received a letter telling you the date of your child’s operation and the time you need to bring them into hospital. If your child’s operation is in the morning you need to arrive at 7.45am if your child is…...

What does a normal airway look like? A normal airway has plenty of space and is wide open to let air pass through. What is a floppy larynx? The aryepiglotic folds fall inwards resulting in noisy breathing (stridor), difficulty feeding and sometimes increased effort in breathing. If babies with this...

The operation your child will be having is called a myringotomy (a tiny cut in the ear drum) to allow the insertion of grommets. Why is this needed? This operation is carried out mainly for a mild conductive hearing loss which will have been confirmed by your child’s hearing test results. This...

We are working hard to ensure that children and young people get the care they need as quickly as possible. While you are waiting, you can use any extra time in a positive way to help your child to be healthier before their surgery. This can reduce the risk of complications, support their recovery...