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...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Feb 21, 2023 | Ear
The role of your GP is essential in excluding other potential causes. e.g. Aspirin, alcohol, concussion, epilepsy, irregular heartbeats, panic attacks etc. The ear specialist will usually have a working diagnosis on a history confirmed on the Neuro ENT examination....
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jan 25, 2023 | Ear
Most dizzy ear problems arise from the inner ear, although impacted wax and middle ear disease can also contribute. BPPV (Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo) is when the gravity crystals become dislodged (often for no reason) floating around causing short episodes...
