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 | Jan 29, 2025 | Nose
A: GENERAL This is the In-Utero failure to open the airway at the back of the nose. It can present in adults or children and if in the adult, it is usually one side. In children it can be unilateral (more common and often on the right) or bilateral. ...
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 | Mar 19, 2024 | Nose
The nose is first examined using a headlight which will also assess the external nose. A rigid or a flexible telescope is then used to assess the inside of the nose including the back of the nose and sinus openings. Investigations may then be required, for instance,...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Feb 21, 2024 | Nose
This is extremely common, especially in Caucasians. Other causes are developmental, which may be associated with a high-arched palate. Deviations can run in the family with parents and or siblings having the same problem. Trauma is often associated...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Feb 9, 2024 | Nose
The septum is a thin tissue in the middle of the nose separating the nose into two chambers. It is made up of rigid bone towards the back and flexible cartilage towards the front of the nose. It is lined by normal mucosa. There are a number of causes of abnormal...
