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Middle Ear Infections in Young Children: When Are Grommets Needed?

Ear infection after ear infection? Learn why antibiotics often don't help, and when grommets make sense.

Snoring & obstructive sleep apnea

Surgery for Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults

Severe sleep apnea can take years off your life. An honest look at surgery, recovery and results.

Head and neck cancer

Robotic Surgery in ENT: How It Works and Why It Matters

The robot doesn't do the operating, Dr Hodge does. See how robotic surgery changed throat cancer treatment.

Snoring & obstructive sleep apnea

Surgical Options for Snoring: A Gentler Alternative

Snoring keeping the whole house awake? There's a gentler surgical option with around a week off work.

Head and neck surgery

Thyroidectomy Explained: What to Expect from Thyroid Surgery

Will thyroid surgery change my voice? Dr Hodge explains the real risks, the recovery and what to expect.

Treatment for children

Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy: When Should Tonsils Come Out?

Seven infections a year? Find out when tonsils should come out, and why kids and adults differ.

Head and neck surgery

Eagle Syndrome Explained: Symptoms and Surgical Treatment

A sharp, funny bone pain in your throat when you turn your head? It could be Eagle syndrome.

Head and neck cancer

Parotidectomy Explained: What to Expect from Parotid Surgery

Worried about your facial nerve? Here's what parotid surgery really involves, from the incision to recovery.

Snoring & obstructive sleep apnea

Do Tonsil Stones Cause Bad Breath?

So you’re watching this video because you want to find out about tonsil stones and if they’re making your breath ...

Treatment for children

To remove or shrink tonsils? What’s the best solution for my child?

My name is DR JC Hodge and I’m an ENT specialist from South Australia. I’m here to talk to you ...