Specialist children’s ENT care in Manchester
Ear, nose and throat care for your child, led by Professor Iain Bruce, Consultant ENT Surgeon and Professor of Paediatric ENT.
Meet your ENTconsultant
Professor Iain Bruce is a Professor of paediatric ENT, with a sub-specialist interest in children's ear infections, hearing loss, glue ear, implantable hearing devices (Cochlear Implants and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids), snoring and tonsillitis in children, neck lumps in children, nasal blockage, nose bleeds, drooling and tongue ties.
What is children’s ENT?
ENT stands for ear, nose and throat. The specialty is also known as otolaryngology, and an ENT specialist may be called an otolaryngologist.
Paediatric ENT focuses on children’s ear, nose and throat conditions. At Manchester Children’s ENT Clinic, Professor Iain Bruce assesses and treats problems including ear infections, glue ear, hearing difficulties, tonsillitis, snoring and nasal blockage.
The Manchester Children’s ENT Clinic specialises in:
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Ear infections and other ear disorders
Expert care for recurrent ear infections, ear pain and a range of common ear conditions.Hearing loss
Investigation and treatment to identify the cause of hearing difficulties and recommend the right support.Assessment and management of hearing loss
Comprehensive hearing assessment with personalised advice, treatment and ongoing management.Bone Anchored Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Specialist assessment and care for advanced hearing solutions where conventional hearing aids may not be suitable.Correction of prominent ears
Surgical treatment to improve the position and appearance of prominent ears.
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Nasal allergy
Diagnosis and treatment of nasal allergies causing sneezing, congestion, itching and a runny nose.Nasal obstruction
Assessment of blocked or difficult nasal breathing to identify the underlying cause and treatment options.Chronic nasal discharge
Specialist investigation and treatment for persistent or recurrent nasal discharge.
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Tonsillitis and recurrent throat infections
Assessment and treatment for frequent tonsillitis, sore throats and recurring throat infections.Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Assessment of snoring, disrupted sleep and breathing difficulties during the night.Neck lumps
Prompt assessment of lumps or swelling in the neck to identify the cause and recommend appropriate treatment.Drooling of saliva
Assessment and management of excessive drooling to improve comfort and everyday quality of life.Tongue tie release
Assessment and treatment of tongue tie where it is affecting feeding, speech or oral function.Voice disorders
Specialist assessment of persistent hoarseness, voice changes and other difficulties affecting the voice.Airway problems (noisy breathing)
Investigation of noisy or difficult breathing to identify and manage underlying airway problems.
An outstanding facility
Experience the best care at Spire Manchester Hospital,a state of the art facility in Didsbury, Manchester.
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Research
Prof Bruce is an active researcher with his research interests closely aligned with his clinical sub-specialisations, including: hearing loss, cochlear implants, bone conduction implants, cleft palate (hearing and airway), childhood airway obstruction and Mucopolysaccharidosis.
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Education
Within his NHS practice Prof Bruce has a passion for education of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Additionally he supervises several postgraduate degree students in the fields of Otology and Audiology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Immersive Technology.
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Leadership
Prof Bruce is a leading surgeon who has held several prestigious council elected positions including; ESPO committee member, BCIG council member, NIHR RfPB regional advisory committee member and BAPO council member.
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