Medical articles from Mr Brian Fish

The parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands and play an important role in maintaining oral health. Problems affecting these glands can range from minor discomfort to serious conditions r...

The parathyroid glands are small but vital organs in the neck. Despite their importance, they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. In this guide, a consultant ENT surgeon explores what th...

Having a working voice is essential for many professions, such as teachers, lawyers and singers, so having a voice disorder can be very disruptive. Mr Brian Fish, a top otolaryngologist, explains how ...

To look after our voice, caring for our voice box is the main priority. This is particularly important if you rely on your voice for your career, for example, if you are a teacher, lawyer, singer, or ...

As the neck is full of so many different structures, there are a great number of opportunities for a lump to develop. Neck lumps are fairly common and they can occur in any age group, and depending on...

Thyroid lumps are common – it’s estimated that nodules or lumps could be present in half the population. In this article, the second in a two-part series on thyroid lumps, leading consultant ENT surge...

How does the thyroid gland work, what does it mean to have an under- or over-active thyroid, and can this be related to thyroid cancer? We asked leading consultant ENT surgeon Mr Brian Fish, a special...