by Dr. Mark Richardson | Apr 6, 2024 | Throat
Fungi are often commensals that can either be on the skin or inhaled and often don’t produce any problems. They can however infect, and this is usually when there is decreased local or systemic immunity. Any organ can be involved and this is very commonly...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Oct 25, 2023 | Throat
Treatment of secondary globus is lesion specific. In primary Globus Pharyngus, patient reassurance is essential. Medical therapy revolves around decrease of acid production (PPI). This treatment is usually given in a twice a day dose over a period of three months...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Sep 18, 2023 | Throat
A thorough history it important to identify those at high risk including smokers. Clinically, a full Ear Nose and Throat and Neck examination including a flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy would help identify or exclude secondary disease. Once a working diagnosis has...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jul 11, 2023 | Throat
Speech therapy is important in retraining the correct use of laryngeal muscles and swallowing. Medical could be cause-specific and include acid suppressants, antibiotics, and TB medication. In a lot of patients where there is a dysfunctional element, reassurance is...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 26, 2023 | Throat
The diagnosis is usually made on history and the most important examination tool is the flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscope, which would be done in the rooms and ideally identify the laryngeal lesion. Depending on the working diagnosis, investigations would continue,...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | May 19, 2023 | Throat
The exact cause of primary Globus Pharyngus is unknown but stomach content reflux with or without overt heartburn, is thought to play a significant role. It has also been found that these symptoms are worse during stress and is more common in certain personality type...
