Medical articles from Professor Owen Judd

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04/11/2022

ENT Specialist

An expert's explanation of the causes of hearing loss

Hearing loss is a condition that affects many of us as we get older, and can sometimes strike when we are quite young as well. In his latest article, renowned ENT specialist Professor Owen Judd explains the different types of hearing loss, what can cause hearing loss and how it can be treated.

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29/09/2022

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

An expert guide to chronic cough

Acid reflux, allergies and more serious conditions like lung cancer; there are various reasons for a chronic cough. However, the condition has significant impact on people’s quality of life, regardless of the cause. Professor Owen Judd, leading consultant ENT surgeon in Derby, discusses why a chronic cough can perpetuate itself, how they are treated and more, in this informative article.

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03/03/2020

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

Why singers lose their voice and what they can do

It's not uncommon for hardworking professional singers to worry over their voice health and possible complications with their vocal nodules. Here, one of our expert ENT surgeons Professor Owen Judd explains what could cause a singer to lose their voice and how a specialist can help.

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24/02/2020

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

What to do during a dizzy spell

Everyone experiences a dizzy spell where you stand up too quickly and the room feels like it is spinning. There are many causes of dizziness and here we talk to one of expert ENT specialists Professor Owen Judd about ear-related dizziness and what you can do during a dizzy spell.

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17/02/2020

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

4 conditions that can cause ear-related dizziness

There a few conditions of the inner ear that can give us vertigo, which is the illusion of feeling like we are moving when we know we are completely still. Here, ENT expert professor Owen Judd explains these conditions and how they can be treated.

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10/12/2019

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

Ask a paediatric ENT: how is my toddler's hearing tested?

If your doctor suspects symptoms of hearing loss in your child, they can arrange for your little one to see a paediatric audiologist for an audiometry test. Here, leading ENT surgeon Professor Owen Judd explains what happens during a hearing test for children.

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27/11/2019

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

Paediatric ENT: does my toddler have a hearing problem?

As your baby grows there are some signs of hearing loss to look out for. Thankfully one of our leading ENT surgeons Professor Owen Judd is here to explain the possible causes of hearing loss and how it prevents in younger children.

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28/10/2019

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

What would losing your balance feel like?

Have you ever wondered what it might feel like to lose your sense of balance? Balance in humans is a complex interplay of various inbuilt systems in the body. It enables us to complete basic tasks in our day and we all take it for granted. Professor Owen Judd, a highly-trained consultant ENT surgeon with a special interest in balance disorders, explains what a balance disorder would feel like.

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21/10/2019

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

What is causing your loss of balance?

Developing sudden symptoms of dizziness and loss of balance can be confusing and frightening. Professor Owen Judd, a highly-trained consultant ENT surgeon with a special interest in balance disorders, explains a few causes as to why you might be experiencing these symptoms.

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25/09/2019

Professor Owen Judd

ENT Specialist

Flying and ear pain: how to have a comfortable flight

Do you live with tinnitus or another ear condition and wonder whether taking a flight will make your ears worse? We’ve asked one of our leading ENT surgeons Professor Owen Judd whether it’s okay to fly with tinnitus, grommets or a perforated ear drum.