ENT • Rhinology • Facial Plastic Surgery
Mr Robert Maweni
ENT surgeon with a clinical focus on nasal breathing, sinus disease, smell disturbance, functional nasal surgery, facial reconstruction and children’s ENT.
This website shares clear, practical information about Mr Maweni’s work, the symptoms he assesses and the principles that guide his approach to care.
ENTAdult and children’s ear, nose and throat assessment
RhinologyNasal airflow, sinus disease and smell disturbance
Facial plasticsFunctional nasal surgery and facial reconstruction
About Mr Maweni
ENT, rhinology and facial plastic surgery
Mr Robert Maweni, MB BCh BAO, MCh, FRCS (ORL-HNS), completed Higher Surgical Training in the Oxford region and has subspecialty fellowship experience in Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery.
His work spans adult and paediatric ENT assessment, nasal breathing and sinus problems, functional nasal surgery, septorhinoplasty and facial reconstruction.
He aims to make complex ENT problems easier to understand, so patients and families can leave with a clear explanation rather than a list of medical terms.
TrainingHigher Surgical Training in the Oxford region, followed by subspecialty fellowship experience.
Clinical focusENT, rhinology, facial plastic surgery, nasal function and reconstruction.
Patient communicationCareful listening, focused examination and practical explanations.
EducationTeaching, writing and digital learning alongside clinical work.
Clinical interests
The problems Mr Maweni focuses on
ENT symptoms often overlap. A blocked nose may affect sleep and smell; sinus disease may mimic facial pain; children’s breathing problems may involve the nose, tonsils and adenoids together.
For patients and families
Understanding ENT symptoms in plain English
ENT problems can be frustrating because symptoms are often connected. A nasal blockage can affect sleep, taste, smell and exercise. Ear problems may affect hearing, balance and school or work. Throat and tonsil problems can affect swallowing, sleep and confidence.
The aim of good assessment is to understand the pattern: how long symptoms have been present, whether they affect one side or both, what has already been tried and what matters most to the person affected.
Common questions
- Why is my nose blocked on one side?
- Is this sinusitis, allergy or something else?
- Why has my sense of smell changed?
- Could my child’s snoring be linked to tonsils or adenoids?
What assessment looks for
- A clear symptom pattern and timeline.
- Signs of nasal, sinus, ear, throat or airway involvement.
- Whether tests, imaging or endoscopy may be useful.
- A practical explanation of the likely next steps.
The information on this website is general. It is not a diagnosis and it does not replace advice from your own clinician.
Nose, sinus and facial structure
Function and form considered together
Rhinology and facial plastic surgery overlap when the nasal airway, septum, sinuses, soft tissue and facial support all influence how someone breathes, looks and feels.
Nasal airflowUnderstanding whether obstruction relates to the septum, turbinates, nasal valve, inflammation, allergy or a combination of factors.
Sinus and smellAssessing persistent sinus symptoms, facial pressure, polyps, post-nasal drip and smell disturbance with careful examination and explanation.
Functional nasal surgeryConsidering breathing, support, shape and expectations together when septoplasty, septorhinoplasty or reconstructive planning may be relevant.
Children’s ENT
ENT problems explained for parents and carers
Children may not describe symptoms in the same way adults do. Snoring, mouth breathing, poor sleep, hearing difficulty, glue ear, recurrent tonsillitis or persistent nasal blockage can show up through behaviour, school listening, tiredness or feeding concerns.
A calm ENT assessment helps separate what is common and likely to settle from problems that need closer review, hearing assessment, treatment planning or surgical discussion.
Hearing and glue earListening difficulties, speech concerns, ear infections and grommet discussions.
Snoring and mouth breathingTonsils, adenoids, nasal blockage and sleep-related symptoms.
Tonsils and throatRecurrent tonsillitis, sore throats and swallowing concerns.
Nosebleeds and nasal symptomsRecurrent nosebleeds, blocked nose and persistent nasal discharge.
Approach to care
Listen, examine, explain, plan
The same simple structure helps make ENT problems easier to understand, whether the concern is nasal obstruction, sinus disease, a child’s hearing, throat symptoms or facial reconstruction.
- 1Listen
Understand the symptoms, timeline, previous treatment and what matters most.
- 2Examine
Use focused ENT examination, with tests or endoscopy where appropriate.
- 3Explain
Translate clinical findings into plain language and realistic options.
- 4Plan
Agree sensible next steps, including observation, medical treatment, further tests or surgery where needed.
Professional work
Teaching, writing and surgical education
Alongside clinical work, Mr Maweni is involved in teaching, research and digital innovation in surgical education, with interests in rhinology, training optimisation, simulation, AI-enabled induction and digital learning design.
He serves as Rhinology & Facial Plastic Surgery Editor at ENT & Audiology News and is the author of How to Succeed in Medical Research.
- Rhinology and facial plastic surgery education.
- Research, writing and editorial work.
- Surgical training, simulation and induction design.
- Digital learning and clinical workflow innovation.
Patient education
Clear explanations of common ENT topics
The website is organised around the questions patients and families often ask when symptoms affect breathing, smell, sleep, hearing, throat comfort or facial structure.
Understanding nasal blockage
How the septum, turbinates, inflammation and nasal valve can all affect airflow.
Sinus symptoms and smell change
Why facial pressure, discharge, post-nasal drip and smell disturbance need careful context.
Snoring, glue ear and tonsils
How common children’s ENT symptoms can affect sleep, hearing, behaviour and confidence.
Contact
Professional, education and editorial enquiries
For teaching, research, writing, editorial, speaking or professional collaboration enquiries, contact Mr Maweni by email.
Please do not send confidential medical information by ordinary email. For personal symptoms or clinical concerns, use your usual healthcare route.
