by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jul 11, 2023 | Throat
Speech therapy is important in retraining the correct use of laryngeal muscles and swallowing. Medical could be cause-specific and include acid suppressants, antibiotics, and TB medication. In a lot of patients where there is a dysfunctional element, reassurance is...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 26, 2023 | Throat
The diagnosis is usually made on history and the most important examination tool is the flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscope, which would be done in the rooms and ideally identify the laryngeal lesion. Depending on the working diagnosis, investigations would continue,...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 14, 2023 | Ear
The Eustachian Tube is a tube between the back of the nose and the middle ear. It is made up of cartilage and bone and there is approximately 3 ½ cm long in adults. Of importance is that by the age of seven, the child’s Eustachian Tube is near adult size. There are...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | May 19, 2023 | Throat
The exact cause of primary Globus Pharyngus is unknown but stomach content reflux with or without overt heartburn, is thought to play a significant role. It has also been found that these symptoms are worse during stress and is more common in certain personality type...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | May 9, 2023 | Mouth
A simple release under local or general anesthetic can be done as early as a few months of age. Older children require slightly bigger surgery under anesthetic where the adhesion is released and a small suture placed. Conservative speech therapy is also important with...
