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...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | May 17, 2022 | Nose
In children, there is seldom massive blood loss, but the sight of blood especially when the childwakes up at night is extremely stressful for the child and the parents. This epistaxis can also disruptschool activities and sport where there may be minor trauma to the...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Dec 26, 2021 | 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 | Oct 19, 2021 | Nose
The effects of a poor lifestyle including smoking will have their own effect on the cardiovascular system and the pulmonary system which is magnified by the deleterious effects of the stertor and apnoea itself. Lack of exercise will result in weight gain (the major...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Oct 15, 2021 | Nose
Snoring (Stertor) is extremely common yet complex and involves children and adults, males and females and varies significantly in intensity and degree. There are also numerous causes and effects that it has on the human body and treatment options. The...
