by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 28, 2024 | Ear
The history is important defining the onset together with any precipitating events. The course of the tinnitus and associated symptoms with medication use is important. Clinically, a full head and neck examination in undertaken concentrating on the ear together with...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 4, 2024 | Ear
The cause of the ringing is often unknown. It is a phantom sound generated from the brain auditory cortex and other pathways. In the ear, outer ear infections, wax impaction, ear drum perforations or even mucous in the middle ear will cause tinnitus. ...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | May 27, 2024 | Ear
Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound without an external source. It is a symptom and not a disease in itself. Approximately 10% of patients have objective tinnitus where the noise is hear by the examining doctor, e.g. blood vessel narrowing. Tinnitus can...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Apr 23, 2024 | Nose
We all inhale fungal spores every day and these are usually trapped in the mucous and cleared not resulting in any sequelae. However, there are times when sinusitis is caused and this can be divided into two groups, the invasive and the non-invasive form. In the...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Apr 6, 2024 | Throat
Fungi are often commensals that can either be on the skin or inhaled and often don’t produce any problems. They can however infect, and this is usually when there is decreased local or systemic immunity. Any organ can be involved and this is very commonly...
