Ear, Nose & Throat Problems
Page last reviewed: 29 April 2026
Page created: 29 April 2026
Page created: 29 April 2026
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This section provides guidance from our clinicians about sore throats, sinus problems and hay fever.
Select a topic below to find clear step-by-step guidance and links to the right service.
Hay Fever Symptoms
How to tell hay fever from a cold and identify what may be triggering it.
Managing Hay Fever
Self-care steps, pharmacy options and when to contact the practice.
Sinusitis Warning Signs
Important symptoms that may suggest a more serious sinus infection.
Understanding Sinusitis and Antibiotics
Why antibiotics are not usually needed and when they may be considered.
Treating Sinusitis at Home
Practical advice on relieving sinus symptoms and supporting recovery.
Managing Chronic Sinusitis
Long-term management strategies for ongoing sinus symptoms.
How to Look After Sore Throats at Home
Simple self-care steps to relieve symptoms and support recovery.
Sore Throats and Delayed Antibiotics
How delayed prescriptions work and when you may need one.
Sore Throats and Antibiotics
When antibiotics may help and why they are not usually needed.
Sore Throats
Common causes of sore throats and what symptoms to expect during recovery.