by Dr. Mark Richardson | May 21, 2025 | Mouth
DEFINITION: Sialorrhea is classified as excessive salivation or drooling and can be a result of increased production, decreased clearance or poor containment of the saliva. The problem may be anterior towards the lips or posterior usually associated with a...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Apr 9, 2025 | Nose
The septum divides the nose into cavities and is made up predominantly of cartilage towards the front of the nose and some bone towards the back. The blood supply comes in from the lining of the septum and any insult on both sides opposite each other will...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Feb 27, 2025 | Mouth
Basic anatomy and physiology Taste buds are located mainly on the tongue but are also on the palate, cheeks and epiglottis. The taste buds contain different cells responding to different tastes and are more dominant in certain areas. For instance, bitter...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jan 29, 2025 | Nose
A: GENERAL This is the In-Utero failure to open the airway at the back of the nose. It can present in adults or children and if in the adult, it is usually one side. In children it can be unilateral (more common and often on the right) or bilateral. ...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 18, 2024 | Larynx
MEDCIAL MANAGEMENT: Medical management has been investigated over the last 20 years with some varying success. These medical therapies include Interferons, photodynamic treatment, anti-virals like Acyclovir, BCG which is the TB vaccine and intralesional...
