Peritonsillar Abscess — Recognising a Quinsy
Peritonsillar abscess, commonly known as quinsy, is an acute collection of pus between the tonsillar capsule and the surrounding pharyngeal muscles.
Anosmia / Post-Viral Smell Loss: A Common Symptom with Significant Impact
Anosmia, or loss of smell, is a frequently reported symptom following viral upper respiratory tract infections.
Vertigo in Primary Care: Recognisingand Managing Posterior Canal BPPV in the Context of Broader Vestibular Differentials
Vertigo is a frequent presentation in general practice, yet distinguishing benign peripheral causes from more serious central pathology remains a key challenge.
Acute Otitis Media in an Adult: A Diagnostic Conundrum in Primary Care
Adult presentations of acute otitis media (AOM) can challenge even seasoned GPs. Unlike in children, symptoms may be subtle or dominated by secondary features—such as referred craniofacial pain or headache—that mimic primary headache disorders.
Unilateral Nasal Obstruction and Epistaxis: A Diagnostic Challenge
Unilateral nasal obstruction with intermittent epistaxis is a common presentation in ENT practice, yet it may represent a spectrum ranging from benign inflammatory disease to neoplastic pathology.
Cholesteatoma – Recognising the Warning Signs and the Importance of Timely Surgical Management
Cholesteatoma is a progressive, destructive lesion of the
temporal bone arising from keratinising squamous epithelium
within the middle ear or mastoid. It frequently presents with
chronic ear discharge and a conductive hearing loss[Learning
Box 1] and can lead to serious complications if unrecognised or
untreated.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and the Pitfalls of Home Sleep Testing on CPAP
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common condition seen in both the primary care and ENT settings. The patients typically presenting with snoring, witnessed apnoeas, and non-restorative sleep.
Recurrent Tonsillitis and Secondary Post-Tonsillectomy Haemorrhage: A Case Report
This article presents the case of a 19-year-old university student with recurrent tonsillitis and multiple peritonsillar abscesses (quinsies), who underwent tonsillectomy following a period of significant morbidity.
An Interesting Case of PapillaryThyroid Carcinoma
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common differentiated thyroid cancer, generally associated with an excellent prognosis.