SERVICES

COMMON CONDITIONS

This guideline is aimed at helping to triage new patients for appointment, however if there are any question please contact the Specialist for advice directly. Under no circumstances are bookings to be made without a referral, unless directed by the Specialist. 

This means GP's requesting urgent appointments will need to fax a referral on the same day for the booking to be made. If patients are experiencing chest pain or are severely symptomatic, they should be referred to their nearest emergency department or advised to call an ambulance.

COMMON CONDITIONS

Common conditions are symptoms or conditions that we at Errard Specialists see regularly. While the severity of these conditions can vary, please rest assured that we have much exposure to these conditions.

Common conditions of the ear, nose or throat region include: 
  • Tonsillitis
  • Long Term Hearing Loss
  • Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
  • Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Sinusitis Ear Pain / Ear Infections
  • Wax Build Up
  • Snoring
Common conditions of the respiratory system include:
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Chronic Cough
  • Undifferentiated Breathlessness
  • VCD
  • Insomnia
Closeup of examining ear with an Otoscope
Frustrated Young Man Suffering Sinus Pressure

SEMI URGENT CONDITIONS

What is a semi urgent condition?
Semi urgent conditions are symptoms or conditions that have a greater severity to one's health when compared to common conditions. Should you experience any of the below please seek an appointment with your doctor for further assessment at your earliest Convenience. 
Semi Urgent conditions of the ear, nose or throat region include: 
  • Sudden Hearing Loss
  • Vertigo
  • Epistaxis
  • Foreign Body in the Area
  • Fractured Nose / Facial Bones
  • Lesion or Mass in the Region
  • Husky Voice / Laryngitis
  • Cholesteatoma
Semi urgent conditions of the respiratory system include. 

Condition requiring semi urgent attention (<1 weeks)
  • Severe COPD
  • Interstitial Lin Disease, Pneumonitis
  • Severe Breathlessness
  • Asthma (non-severe)
  • Bronchiectasis
  • OSA with Severe Daytime Sleepiness

URGENT CONDITIONS

What is an Urgent Condition?
An urgent condition is one that requires immediate medical treatment. Please contact the practice directly if you experience any or some of these conditions.

Urgent conditions of the respiratory system include. Condition requiring urgent (<2 weeks) appointments
  • Urgent Oxygen Requirements
  • Possible Lung Cancers
  • Severe Asthma (must have up to date lung function- or be requested)
  • Bronchoscopy Referrals
  • Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)
  • Urgent Oxygen Requirements
Asthma and COPD disease concept

PROCEDURES

Frequently Asked Questions
    TONSIL AND ADENOID PROCEDURE

        The tonsils are two clumps of tissue, on either side of the throat, embedded in a pocket at the side of the palate (roof of the mouth). The lower edge of each tonsil is beside the tongue – way in the back of the throat.

    DIRECT LARYNGOSCOPY, MICROLARYNGOSCOPY, MICROLARYNGEAL SURGERY, BRONCHOSCOPY, AND OESOPHAGOSCOPY PROCEDURE

        Damage to teeth. Injury can follow pressure on the upper teeth from the surface of the metal laryngoscope used either by the anaesthetist or surgeon. Be sure to draw attention, before operation, to diseased, broken or weak teeth and any crowns or bridges.

    SURGERY TO REMOVE NECK LUMP PROCEDURE

        All surgical procedures are associated with some risk. Despite the highest standards of surgical practice, complications are possible.

    SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS PROCEDURE

        Eating: Normal food can be eaten during the healing period. Avoid food that is rough (such as toast or corn chips), acidic, hot or spicy. The coldness of ice cream may provide some pain relief, and is a good source of calories.

    OTOSCLEROSIS AND STAPEDECTOMY PROCEDURE

        Increased Deafness In two in 100 patients, hearing may be worse after surgery. This is due to the development of scar tissue, infection, blood vessel spasm, irritation of the inner ear, or a leak of inner ear fluid.

    SURGICAL TREATMENT OF EXOSTOSES PROCEDURE

        All surgical procedures are associated with some risk. Despite the highest standards of surgical practice, complications are possible.

    FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY

        Damage to eye muscles can result in double vision that may resolve with time. The damage may need to be repaired surgically. In some cases, the damage has been permanent.

Frequently Asked Questions
    SEPTOPLASTY AND SURGERY TO REDUCE ENLARGED TURBINATES PROCEDURE

        As shown in the Illustration on the page 1, the turbinates are structures in the side walls of the nose that jut into the nasal airways.

    MYRINGOPLASTY PROCEDURE

        Most patients stay in hospital overnight, although some may go home the same day. A dressing over the ear is held in place by a bandage.

    CHOLESTEATOMA & CHRONIC MIDDLE-EAR INFECTION PROCEDURE

        All surgical procedures are associated with some risk. Despite the highest standards of surgical practice, complications are possible.

    THYROID & PARATHYROID GLAND PROCEDURE

        Disorders of the thyroid glands are among the most common medical problems. They can occur when the thyroid procedures too much or too little thyroid hormone.

    RHINOPLASTY PROCEDURE

        Once surgery is complete, you are taken to a recovery room where your recovery room where your recovery is monitored.

    EAR GROMMETS PROCEDURE

        In most cases the ear grommet is placed into the incision, allowing drainage of the fluid that can build up in the middle ear.

    TONSILLECTOMY PROCEDURE

        It takes most children 7 to 10 days to recover. However there is wide variability in this.