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Ear, Nose and Throat

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

The ENT Department is based at Arrowe Park Hospital though outpatient clinics are held at Clatterbridge Hospital, Victoria Central Health Centre, and St Catherine’s Health Centre. All clinics are supported by our Audiology department so that hearing tests can be provided on the same day as clinic...

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Tag:   ear (9)     nose (3)     nasal (1)     throat (3)     sinus (1)     olfactory (1)     audiology (10)     balance (1)     tinnitus (2)     ENT (4)     voice (1)     maxillofacial (2)     opthalmology (2)     cancer (21)     language (4)     speech (2)    

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Last updated on Tuesday, July 24, 2018

We provide a service for people needing Vestibular Rehabilitation after they have been referred to us via their GP or the ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat ) Department. If you feel you have a problem with your balance, you should contact your GP.

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Paediatric Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine

Last updated on Friday, August 17, 2018

What we do The Paediatric Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine department of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of services for children with all types of hearing and balance problems. This may include children with: Hearing loss due to Glue Ear P...

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Tag:   children (15)     hearing (14)     sound (9)     deafness (5)     hearing loss (9)     audiology (10)     paediatric (5)     glue ear (1)    

Paediatric Audiology

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

The Paediatric Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine department of the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of services for children with all types of hearing and balance problems. This may include children with: Hearing loss due to Glue Ear Permanent...

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Tag:   children's (5)     hearing (14)     ear (9)     ears (4)     deaf (6)     sound (9)     child (12)     baby (6)     toddler (2)     hearing aid (8)     loud (1)     noise (1)     levels (2)     auditory (1)     audio (2)     audiology (10)    

Audiology / Hearing Aids

Last updated on Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Audiology is the area of medicine related to hearing, balance, and related disorders. We treat people with hearing loss and attempt to prevent others experiencing hearing damage. We use various tests to determine whether someone can hear within the normal range. If not, we try to determine the fr...

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Tag:   hearing (14)     hearing loss (9)     audiology (10)     audiologist (2)     ear (9)     deafness (5)     deaf (6)     sound (9)     cochlear (1)     loop (4)    

Therapies and Treatment

Last updated on Thursday, April 12, 2018

Everyone who has had a stroke is entitled to a therapy assessment within 24 hours. We use a range of therapies which all work together to help our patients to achieve their own personal goals. Joint assessments and therapy sessions are provided based on what works best for each individual. Diet...

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Tag:   dietician (2)     therapy (6)     therapist (1)     physiotherapy (3)     assessment (7)     stroke (8)     rehabilitation (9)     speech (2)     language (4)     SLT (1)    

What is a COPD exacerbation?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms.  The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...

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Tag:   COPD (7)     Chronic (2)     disease (4)     lung disease (3)     oxygen (9)     breathing (5)    

Digital Heathcare Team is supporting nutrition at WUTH

Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022

The Digital Healthcare team (DHT) have always worked closely with dietitians and the wider Nutrition and Hydration Working Group to help support the care of our patients. The MUST assessment (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool) has been through several changes since it was introduced, with ea...

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