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...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Apr 19, 2023 | Throat
I have categorized these into five. Infective These may be viral, bacterial or fungal. The commonest would be the viral...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Apr 19, 2023 | Throat
In primary disease (where there is no obvious cause) the symptoms include having a lump in the throat, something being stuck, a chronic cough, clearing of the throat, hoarseness and a post nasal drip. In secondary Globus Pharyngus there are added symptoms related to...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Mar 14, 2023 | Throat
Hoarseness can affect any age and can be alone or associated with other local symptoms such as swallowing problems, breathing issues; including stridor and coughing. Hoarseness may also be a normal aging phenomenon. This condition can be acute or chronic [ longer...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 8, 2022 | Throat
Bleeding does occur from the nose and the mouth – usually a small amount for a short time. Ongoing bleeding on the day of the surgery can rarely occur, and may require re-cauterization of the bleeding vessel. Secondary bleeding may occur usually 5 -10 days after...
