by Mark Richardson | Mar 14, 2023 | Throat
Hoarseness can affect any age and can be alone or associated with other local symptoms such as swallowing problems, breathing issues; including stridor and coughing. Hoarseness may also be a normal aging phenomenon. This condition can be acute or chronic [ longer...
by Mark Richardson | Feb 21, 2023 | Ear
The role of your GP is essential in excluding other potential causes. e.g. Aspirin, alcohol, concussion, epilepsy, irregular heartbeats, panic attacks etc. The ear specialist will usually have a working diagnosis on a history confirmed on the Neuro ENT examination....
by Mark Richardson | Feb 15, 2023 | Mouth
The effects depend on the age of diagnosis. In infants there is battling to feed with difficulty latching together with prolonged, inadequate feeds, swallowing of air and painful nipples. In the older child the tongue tie can affect palate growth together with teeth...
by Mark Richardson | Jan 25, 2023 | Ear
Most dizzy ear problems arise from the inner ear, although impacted wax and middle ear disease can also contribute. BPPV (Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo) is when the gravity crystals become dislodged (often for no reason) floating around causing short episodes...
by Mark Richardson | Jan 19, 2023 | Mouth
Unfortunately, the cyst is unlikely to resolve on its own and surgery is required. This surgery may be done under local or general anesthetic depending on the position and the size. Surgery may be limited to marsupialization with sutures opening the cyst to be in...
