Conditions we treat

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Choanal atresia

Choanal atresia is a rare condition that is present from birth, in which the nasal passages are blocked by bone or tissue. This condition can affect one or both nasal passages. This page explains about choanal atresia and what to expect when your child co

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Cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin cell growth found in the middle ear, behind the ear drum. It can cause a smelly discharge from the ear, hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

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Chronic bullous disease of childhood

Chronic bullous disease of childhood is a rare autoimmune skin condition which results in clusters of blisters developing in rings often on the face or genitals.

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Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction in children

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a condition where the intestines appear to be blocked but in fact is caused by nerve and/or muscle problems stopping food being squeezed through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This information from Great O

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Chronic pain

The term ‘chronic pain’ includes a variety of pain syndromes that describe pain that has persisted beyond the expected period of recovery, for example, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), musculoskeletal pain, and persistent post-operative pain.

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