by Dr. Mark Richardson | Sep 26, 2023 | Nose
Nasal congestion is very common affecting everybody at some stage. It can be very frustrating and has sequelae to the patient and obviously to the family. It affects quality of life and can be associated with other symptoms or other organs involved, for instance,...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Sep 18, 2023 | Throat
A thorough history it important to identify those at high risk including smokers. Clinically, a full Ear Nose and Throat and Neck examination including a flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy would help identify or exclude secondary disease. Once a working diagnosis has...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Aug 21, 2023 | Ear
The treatment of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction can be either treating the cause or the effect, can be medical or surgical, temporary or permanent and involve children or adults. Cortico steroid nose sprays, antibiotics and even oral steroids are sometimes used. ...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Aug 21, 2023 | Ear
The effects of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction range from mild to severe and can be temporary or permanent. A retracted or sucked-in, often thinned ear drum, gives a sensation of being blocked, having pressure, ringing in the ears and even imbalance. Fluid in the middle...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jul 25, 2023 | Ear
The Eustachian Tube normally has a decrease function in childhood and this is due to the developmental anatomical differences and children are also susceptible to upper respiratory tract infections, allergies, large adenoids and some children are born with a cleft...
