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 | 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...
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 | Mar 20, 2023 | Ear
Treatment of dizziness is cause-specific and may involve surgery, repositioning manoeuvres, radiotherapy, medication, physio, exercise or dietary changes. Medication can be directed at the cause, e.g. anti-viral or simply to sedate the dizzy centre until recovery...
