by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 14, 2023 | Nose
The consequences of nasal obstruction in children are usually stertor with or without apnoea. This can result in cardiac failure which is seen in the younger child usually about the age of one. A blocked nose can affect teeth and palate growth with malalignment of...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Oct 10, 2023 | Nose
As with Children, upper respiratory tract infections can occur with or without sinus involvement. Adenoids are usually not a cause of nasal congestion in adults, unless the patient is HIV positive or has a tumour in the back of the nose, for example, nasopharyngeal...
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 | Nov 28, 2022 | Nose
The commonest cause in children is digital trauma (nose picking), but may occur spontaneously due to colds, allergies or dry air. This bleeding usually comes from the big vessels on the septum anteriorly (Littles Area or Retrocolumna Veins). Adults differ and systemic...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Sep 27, 2022 | Nose
A big bleed in an adult is a medical emergency with the prime objective to stop the bleeding. This is usually done in the hospital casualty with the insertion of a tamponade balloon (Rapid Rhino). The amount of blood loss is determined, and blood given if necessary....
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jul 6, 2022 | Nose
First aid management is started with direct pressure being applied on both sides of the nose towards the tip, effectively blocking the nose. This is done for approximately 10 minutes. This squeezes the vessels closed on the septum allowing clotting to occur. The head...