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...
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 | Advice, 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,...
