Useful Links
Useful Links
Resources, organisations, and courses curated by Mr Karagama
NHS Treatment Links
Rhinology & Sinus Conditions
NHS guidance on the diagnosis and management of nasal polyps, chronic rhinosinusitis, and related sinus conditions. NHS guidance on the diagnosis and management of nasal polyps, chronic rhinosinusitis, and related sinus conditions.
Snoring & Sleep Apnoea
NHS information on obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring causes, and available treatment pathways including CPAP and surgery.
Head & Neck Cancer
NHS overview of head and neck cancers including symptoms, referral pathways, and treatment options for patients and carers.
Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
NHS resource on dysphagia causes, including cricophyaryngeal dysfunction, and when to seek specialist assessment.
Hearing Loss
NHS guidance on hearing loss types, audiological assessments, hearing aids, and surgical options such as cochlear implants.
Tonsil & Throat Conditions
NHS pages covering tonsillitis, quinsy, laryngitis, and tonsillectomy referral criteria for adults and children.
Rhinology & Sinus Conditions
NHS guidance on the diagnosis and management of nasal polyps, chronic rhinosinusitis, and related sinus conditions. NHS guidance on the diagnosis and management of nasal polyps, chronic rhinosinusitis, and related sinus conditions.
Snoring & Sleep Apnoea
NHS information on obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring causes, and available treatment pathways including CPAP and surgery.
Head & Neck Cancer
NHS overview of head and neck cancers including symptoms, referral pathways, and treatment options for patients and carers.
Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
NHS resource on dysphagia causes, including cricophyaryngeal dysfunction, and when to seek specialist assessment.
Courses
Mr Karagama offers specialist-led ENT training courses designed for medical professionals looking to develop and refine their clinical skills. Drawing on years of hands-on expertise, the courses cover a range of ear, nose and throat procedures suitable for both early-career and experienced practitioners. All training is delivered in a professional and supportive environment, giving delegates the confidence to apply new techniques directly in their practice.

OSA
This is for the osa course.
OSA
This is for the osa course.

London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia & OSA Courses
Visit our course site to view each of the three courses we offer: London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia and OSA courses.
London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia & OSA Courses
Visit our course site to view each of the three courses we offer: London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia and OSA courses.
OSA
This is for the osa course.
London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia & OSA Courses
Visit our course site to view each of the three courses we offer: London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia and OSA courses.
Publications
Anari S, Karagama YG, Fulton B, Wilson JA. Neonatal disseminated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus presenting as orbital cellulitis. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Jan;119(1):64-7. doi: 10.1258/0022215053223003. PMID: 15807972.
Anari S, Karagama YG, Fulton B, Wilson JA. Neonatal disseminated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus presenting as orbital cellulitis. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Jan;119(1):64-7. doi: 10.1258/0022215053223003. PMID: 15807972.
Karagama YG, Bridges LR, van Hille PT. Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal. Ear Nose Throat J. 2005 Apr;84(4):216, 218. PMID: 15929320.
Karagama YG, Bridges LR, van Hille PT. Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal. Ear Nose Throat J. 2005 Apr;84(4):216, 218. PMID: 15929320.
Edmiston R, Karagama Y. Chin lift: a simple but effective novel method of fibreoptic laryngoscopy in the clinic. Clin Otolaryngol. 2013 Oct;38(5):445-7. doi: 10.1111/coa.12166. PMID: 24165493.
Edmiston R, Karagama Y. Chin lift: a simple but effective novel method of fibreoptic laryngoscopy in the clinic. Clin Otolaryngol. 2013 Oct;38(5):445-7. doi: 10.1111/coa.12166. PMID: 24165493.
Santhirakumar M, Phua CQ, Karagama Y. Hoarseness secondary to haemodialysis: case report and literature review. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):867-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112001156. PMID: 22804861.
Santhirakumar M, Phua CQ, Karagama Y. Hoarseness secondary to haemodialysis: case report and literature review. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):867-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112001156. PMID: 22804861.
Phua CQ, Mahalingappa Y, Karagama Y. Sequential cohort study comparing chlorine dioxide wipes with automated washing for decontamination of flexible nasendoscopes. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):809-14. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112000746. PMID: 22804853.
Phua CQ, Mahalingappa Y, Karagama Y. Sequential cohort study comparing chlorine dioxide wipes with automated washing for decontamination of flexible nasendoscopes. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):809-14. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112000746. PMID: 22804853.
Chan J, Rashid M, Karagama Y. An unusual case of a tonsillolith. Case Rep Med. 2012;2012:587503. doi: 10.1155/2012/587503. Epub 2012 Apr 17. PMID: 22570662; PMCID: PMC3337669.
Chan J, Rashid M, Karagama Y. An unusual case of a tonsillolith. Case Rep Med. 2012;2012:587503. doi: 10.1155/2012/587503. Epub 2012 Apr 17. PMID: 22570662; PMCID: PMC3337669.
Anari S, Karagama YG, Fulton B, Wilson JA. Neonatal disseminated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus presenting as orbital cellulitis. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Jan;119(1):64-7. doi: 10.1258/0022215053223003. PMID: 15807972.
Anari S, Karagama YG, Fulton B, Wilson JA. Neonatal disseminated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus presenting as orbital cellulitis. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Jan;119(1):64-7. doi: 10.1258/0022215053223003. PMID: 15807972.
Karagama YG, Bridges LR, van Hille PT. Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal. Ear Nose Throat J. 2005 Apr;84(4):216, 218. PMID: 15929320.
Karagama YG, Bridges LR, van Hille PT. Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal. Ear Nose Throat J. 2005 Apr;84(4):216, 218. PMID: 15929320.
Edmiston R, Karagama Y. Chin lift: a simple but effective novel method of fibreoptic laryngoscopy in the clinic. Clin Otolaryngol. 2013 Oct;38(5):445-7. doi: 10.1111/coa.12166. PMID: 24165493.
Edmiston R, Karagama Y. Chin lift: a simple but effective novel method of fibreoptic laryngoscopy in the clinic. Clin Otolaryngol. 2013 Oct;38(5):445-7. doi: 10.1111/coa.12166. PMID: 24165493.
Santhirakumar M, Phua CQ, Karagama Y. Hoarseness secondary to haemodialysis: case report and literature review. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):867-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112001156. PMID: 22804861.
Santhirakumar M, Phua CQ, Karagama Y. Hoarseness secondary to haemodialysis: case report and literature review. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):867-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112001156. PMID: 22804861.
Phua CQ, Mahalingappa Y, Karagama Y. Sequential cohort study comparing chlorine dioxide wipes with automated washing for decontamination of flexible nasendoscopes. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):809-14. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112000746. PMID: 22804853.
Phua CQ, Mahalingappa Y, Karagama Y. Sequential cohort study comparing chlorine dioxide wipes with automated washing for decontamination of flexible nasendoscopes. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):809-14. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112000746. PMID: 22804853.
Chan J, Rashid M, Karagama Y. An unusual case of a tonsillolith. Case Rep Med. 2012;2012:587503. doi: 10.1155/2012/587503. Epub 2012 Apr 17. PMID: 22570662; PMCID: PMC3337669.
Chan J, Rashid M, Karagama Y. An unusual case of a tonsillolith. Case Rep Med. 2012;2012:587503. doi: 10.1155/2012/587503. Epub 2012 Apr 17. PMID: 22570662; PMCID: PMC3337669.
Anari S, Karagama YG, Fulton B, Wilson JA. Neonatal disseminated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus presenting as orbital cellulitis. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Jan;119(1):64-7. doi: 10.1258/0022215053223003. PMID: 15807972.
Anari S, Karagama YG, Fulton B, Wilson JA. Neonatal disseminated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus presenting as orbital cellulitis. J Laryngol Otol. 2005 Jan;119(1):64-7. doi: 10.1258/0022215053223003. PMID: 15807972.
Karagama YG, Bridges LR, van Hille PT. Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal. Ear Nose Throat J. 2005 Apr;84(4):216, 218. PMID: 15929320.
Karagama YG, Bridges LR, van Hille PT. Angioleiomyoma of the internal auditory meatus: a rare occurrence in the internal auditory canal. Ear Nose Throat J. 2005 Apr;84(4):216, 218. PMID: 15929320.
Edmiston R, Karagama Y. Chin lift: a simple but effective novel method of fibreoptic laryngoscopy in the clinic. Clin Otolaryngol. 2013 Oct;38(5):445-7. doi: 10.1111/coa.12166. PMID: 24165493.
Edmiston R, Karagama Y. Chin lift: a simple but effective novel method of fibreoptic laryngoscopy in the clinic. Clin Otolaryngol. 2013 Oct;38(5):445-7. doi: 10.1111/coa.12166. PMID: 24165493.
Santhirakumar M, Phua CQ, Karagama Y. Hoarseness secondary to haemodialysis: case report and literature review. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):867-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112001156. PMID: 22804861.
Santhirakumar M, Phua CQ, Karagama Y. Hoarseness secondary to haemodialysis: case report and literature review. J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Aug;126(8):867-9. doi: 10.1017/S0022215112001156. PMID: 22804861.
Professional Bodies
British Voice Association
The British Voice Association (BVA) brings together scientific knowledge and artistry. We connect, educate, and support voice professionals, cross-disciplinary teams and the public, to access and share the latest research and best practice in vocal care, rehabilitation, optimal function and communication.
The Royal College of Surgeons
The RCS promotes and advances the highest standards of surgical practice and patient care in England, with resources on surgical training and outcomes.
ENT UK
The professional membership association representing ear, nose, and throat surgeons across the United Kingdom, with guidance for both clinicians and patients.
The British Rhinological Society
The British Rhinological Society is the UK's leading professional body advancing the diagnosis, treatment and care of nasal and sinus conditions through education, research and collaboration.
BAHNO
British Association Head & Neck Oncologist BAHNO is the UK's leading professional body advancing the diagnosis, treatment and care of head and neck cancer patients through education, research and collaboration.
British Voice Association
The British Voice Association (BVA) brings together scientific knowledge and artistry. We connect, educate, and support voice professionals, cross-disciplinary teams and the public, to access and share the latest research and best practice in vocal care, rehabilitation, optimal function and communication.
The Royal College of Surgeons
The RCS promotes and advances the highest standards of surgical practice and patient care in England, with resources on surgical training and outcomes.
ENT UK
The professional membership association representing ear, nose, and throat surgeons across the United Kingdom, with guidance for both clinicians and patients.
The British Rhinological Society
The British Rhinological Society is the UK's leading professional body advancing the diagnosis, treatment and care of nasal and sinus conditions through education, research and collaboration.
Supporting Organisations
The Swallowing & Voice Centre
Specialist support and information for patients with swallowing and voice disorders, including resources for those with dysphagia and laryngeal conditions.
Head & Neck Cancer UK
A patient charity providing information, support, and community resources for those affected by head and neck cancer in the UK.
Allergy UK
The leading patient charity providing information and support for those living with allergic disorders, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association
Provides patient-facing guidance, treatment options, and support resources for those affected by snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.
Press Releases
Health experts warn snoring could be dangerous
A man who couldn't burp for 34 years has been saved from bloating by botox
First UK hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant
NHS begin treating sleep apnea with pioneering chest implant
RCPD inability to burp BBC interview - Adrian Chiles
Health experts warn snoring could be dangerous
A man who couldn't burp for 34 years has been saved from bloating by botox
First UK hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant
NHS begin treating sleep apnea with pioneering chest implant
Media
Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD)
As unusual as it may sound, some people have great difficulty burping. Mr Yakubu Karagama explains one approach to tackling this problem.Inability to burp (no burp)
Treatment of Inability to burp general Anaesrhetic vs Wake Botox injection at www.karagama-ent-clinic.co.ukDP Medical Systems
Yakubu Karagama, leading consultant ENT surgeon, shares the benefits and applications of TNO technology.ENT | Head & Neck | Endoscopic Management of Dysphagia | By Mr Yakubu Karagama
Mr Yakubu Karagama, Consultant ENT Surgeon & LaryngologistGuy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UKRetrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD)
As unusual as it may sound, some people have great difficulty burping. Mr Yakubu Karagama explains one approach to tackling this problem.Inability to burp (no burp)
Treatment of Inability to burp general Anaesrhetic vs Wake Botox injection at www.karagama-ent-clinic.co.ukDP Medical Systems
Yakubu Karagama, leading consultant ENT surgeon, shares the benefits and applications of TNO technology.SEND A MESSAGE
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London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia & OSA Courses
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ENT Department, 3rd Floor Southwark Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, Great Maze Pond, SE19 RT
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GET IN TOUCH
Telephone:
LOCATIONS
The Blackheath Hospital
Telephone:
Location:
40-42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London, SE3 9UD
COURSES
London Phonosurgery, Airway, Dysphagia & OSA Courses
Website:
Telephone:
Location:
ENT Department, 3rd Floor Southwark Wing, Guy's Hospital, London, Great Maze Pond, SE19 RT
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