by Mark Richardson | Apr 20, 2022 | Throat
The tonsils and adenoids are part of the upper airways lymphatic first defence, filtering particles and killing viruses and bacteria with antibodies from white cells. Inflammation can occur, called tonsillitis. After the age of approximately 3 years, this tissue...
by Mark Richardson | Mar 29, 2022 | Ear
The human ear was not intended to be regularly immersed in water, possibly resulting in acute outer ear disease, which may progress into a chronic form. This may be caused by cold water, bacteria, or chemicals. The condition is often aggravated by incorrect management...
by Mark Richardson | Feb 21, 2022 | Ear
Blood coming from the ear:Apart from mucous or pus coming from the ear, a bloody discharge is not uncommon or serious. This is usually related to inflammation and subsides with ear drops. Perforation:There is a small risk for a residual hole in the eardrum after the...
by Mark Richardson | Feb 9, 2022 | Throat
The traditional way to remove the tonsils is using “cold steel” dissection. This is usually done with a curette of the adenoids. Stitches are often not needed and bleeding is stopped using electrocautery (diathermy).Coblation is being used for both tonsil...
