by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 18, 2024 | Throat
MEDCIAL MANAGEMENT: Medical management has been investigated over the last 20 years with some varying success. These medical therapies include Interferons, photodynamic treatment, anti-virals like Acyclovir, BCG which is the TB vaccine and intralesional...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 18, 2024 | Throat
SYMPTOMS: The child will present with hoarseness, stridor and airway obstruction. These symptoms often mimic asthma, croup and bronchitis. Clinically, the diagnosis is made via a flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscope. MANAGEMENT: Surgery whether it be...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 5, 2024 | Throat
PRACTICAL ESSENTIALS: This growth is benign, similar to a wart and occurs mainly in the larynx. It is rare and usually effects children. EPIDEMIOLOGY: There are over 2000 new cases per year in America with an age predominance of 7 and again between the age of 20...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Sep 19, 2024 | Advice, Educational, Throat
PRESENTATION The presentation of laryngeal cancer is determined by the size of the tumour and the location. It is divided into local, regional and systemic presentation symptoms. The systemic ones would be weight loss and weakness. The regional ones...
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...
