by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jul 28, 2025 | Ear
DEFINITION: This is a distorted pinna post healing after trauma and it is regarded as a badge of honour for rugby players. ANATOMY: The pinna is made up of cartilage covered with perichondrium and skin. The blood vessels pass through the perichondrium to the...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 27, 2025 | Ear
Vestibular migraine is severe dizziness often associated with a migraine headache. It is the second commonest cause of vertigo (the first being crystal disease). This occurs in approximately 1% of the population. The symptoms of vestibular migraine start...
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...
