Paul Kirkland is a Consultant ENT Surgeon who provides specialist Ear, Nose & Throat treatment for adults and children in East Sussex and Kent. Regular clinics are held in Hastings and Eastbourne. Paul also treats patients with Thyroid and Parathyroid disorders and patients who require removal of benign skin lesions and moles.

Embarrassing, awkward and inconvenient but surprisingly common, nose bleeds (Epistaxis) happen when a blood vessel bursts within your nose. Nose bleeds are caused commonly by: Forceful blowing of your nose, especially if you have a cold Nose-picking – this is particularly common in young boys Allergies – allergies can irritate the lining of the nose […]

Today is the Autumn Equinox: the days are getting shorter and the nights are drawing in. Viral infections such as coughs and colds are more common during the chillier months. Viral infections can develop into throat infections where the throat becomes sore and inflamed. Mostly these settle after a few days using over-the-counter medication to […]

Hearing Loss can lead to a feeling of isolation, loneliness and depression. It can also increase the risk of Dementia by up to 5 times. However, wearing a hearing aid can help to significantly reduce these risks. Many more people with Hearing Loss could benefit from having a hearing aid fitted. Research suggests that people […]