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...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 14, 2023 | Nose
A history is followed by an examination which will include a nasal endoscopy. This will result in an accurate working diagnosis and will help you decide whether further imaging is required. Plain x-rays such as a lateral neck is not very useful but a CT scan and an...
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,...
