ENT Conditions
Treated
Ear, Nose and Throat Care in Oxford and Banbury
Mr Ali Qureishi treats a wide range of Ear, Nose,Throat and skull base conditions
in adults and children. He is a member of the Oxford Skull Base and Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs).
More information about the conditions treated can be seen by following the links below.
Ears
Ear conditions
Care for hearing loss, ear infections, wax build-up, tinnitus, dizziness, eardrum perforations and cholesteatoma.
Typical signs
Reduced hearing, ear pain or discharge, ringing in the ears, pressure or problems with balance.
Assessment
A review of symptoms and medical history, ear examination and hearing tests, with balance testing ( or scans when needed.
Treatment options
Wax removal, medication, hearing aids and tinnitus support; grommets, eardrum repair and middle-ear or mastoid surgery where appropriate.
Nose conditions
Assessment and treatment of nasal blockage, allergies, sinusitis, nasal polyps, nosebleeds and septal problems.
Typical signs
A blocked or runny nose, facial pressure, reduced smell, recurrent infections or nosebleeds.
Assessment
A detailed history and nasal examination, including endoscopy when appropriate, with allergy testing or CT scans where needed.
Treatment options
Saline rinses, nasal sprays and tailored medication; septoplasty, turbinate reduction, sinus and polyp surgery, or treatment for nosebleeds.
Nose and Sinus
Children's ENT
Children's ENT
Care for glue ear, recurrent ear infections, hearing difficulties, tonsillitis, enlarged adenoids and sleep-related breathing problems.
Typical signs
Difficulty hearing, delayed speech, recurrent sore throats, mouth breathing, snoring or disturbed sleep.
Assessment
A child-friendly history and examination, hearing and middle-ear pressure tests, with endoscopy or sleep studies when indicated.
Treatment options
Monitoring, medication and hearing support; grommets, adenoid surgery and tonsil surgery where appropriate.
Snoring / Sleep Apnoea
Assessment of disruptive snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, including contributing nasal and throat obstruction.
Typical signs
Loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, choking during sleep, morning headaches or daytime tiredness.
Assessment
A sleep and medical history, airway examination and, where appropriate, nasal endoscopy and a home or hospital sleep study.
Treatment options
Lifestyle and positional measures, treatment of nasal obstruction, CPAP or mandibular advancement devices; selected airway surgery following assessment.
Snoring and sleep apnoea
CSF (brain fluid) leak
Cerebrospinal fluid leak / CSF Leak
Specialist care for leaks of the fluid surrounding the brain through a defect in the skull base, including spontaneous, traumatic and postoperative leaks.
Typical signs
Persistent clear, watery discharge from one nostril, sometimes worse when bending forward, or a salty taste. Suspected leaks require prompt assessment.
Assessment
A detailed history, nasal endoscopy, laboratory testing of the fluid and targeted CT or MRI scans to locate the leak.
Treatment options
Selected conservative measures, endoscopic repair through the nose and management of raised intracranial pressure where relevant, alongside specialist colleagues.
Sinus and skull base tumours
Specialist assessment of benign and malignant growths, including inverted papilloma and tumours involving the sinuses or skull base.
Typical signs
Persistent one-sided blockage, recurrent bleeding, reduced smell, facial pain or swelling, or changes in vision.
Assessment
A detailed history and examination, nasal endoscopy, CT or MRI scans and biopsy where appropriate, followed by multidisciplinary review.
Treatment options
Monitoring for selected benign lesions, endoscopic or open surgery, and radiotherapy or drug treatment where indicated. Complex cases are managed with neurosurgeons and oncology colleagues.
Sinus and Skull Base Tumours