by Dr. Mark Richardson | Apr 20, 2022 | Throat
The tonsils and adenoids are part of the upper airways lymphatic first defence, filtering particles and killing viruses and bacteria with antibodies from white cells. Inflammation can occur, called tonsillitis. After the age of approximately 3 years, this tissue...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Feb 9, 2022 | Throat
The traditional way to remove the tonsils is using “cold steel” dissection. This is usually done with a curette of the adenoids. Stitches are often not needed and bleeding is stopped using electrocautery (diathermy).Coblation is being used for both tonsil...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jan 11, 2022 | Throat
Apart from the typical symptoms of temperature, sore throat, malaise, and potential dehydration, abscesses can form in or behind the tonsil (Quinsy). Scarlet fever is a skin rash secondary to streptococcus bacteria. Rheumatic fever is less common these days but can...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 24, 2021 | Throat
The commonest indications in children are repeated episodes of tonsillitis, (3 to 5 times per year) and snoring. There are no strict criteria for numbers, it depends also on severity, age, and response to treatment. Upper airway obstruction with snoring including a...
