Endoscopic surgery for treating sinusitis Sinusitis is a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed due to bacteria, viral or fungal infection. Your sinuses are air-filled spaces that are located in various parts of the skull including behind the nasal bones, the forehead, the eyes and the cheeks. These spaces are lined with mucous membranes […]
Hay Fever Symptoms
Hay fever Allergies such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis) cause a variety of ENT symptoms. If you suffer from hay fever symptoms, then you know how miserable they can make you and how they can affect your ability to perform even the simplest daily tasks. An ENT specialist in Sydney will be able to offer […]
Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Apnoea Summary Sleep apnoea or sleep apnea (US English) occur when the walls of the throat come together or collapse during sleep, blocking off the upper part of the airway. A person with this disorder might have a sleep disturbance hundreds of times every night. Symptoms may include daytime sleepiness and poor concentration. Sleep apnoea occurs […]
Allergy facts and myths
Allergy Essential Kids, April 15, 2009 There are many misconceptions about Seasonal Allergies “Short-haired pets don’t cause allergies” Neither an animal’s fur, nor its length, is the culprit in allergies. The real culprit is a protein found in the animal’s saliva or skin. Cats may cause more allergy problems than dogs simply because they tend […]
What are allergies?
Allergies Essential Kids, April 15, 2009 An ‘allergy’ is a sensitivity to something that is ordinarily harmless. When your body tries to get rid of the ‘allergen’ (foreign substance), you experience symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny, stuffy, or itchy nose. Typical allergens include pet dander, pollen, dust mites and mould. The medical […]
The nose may not know what it’s missing
Taste and Smell By JANE E. BRODY New York Times: April 18, 2011 Dr. Ronald DeVere, a neurologist in Austin, Tex., was baffled. In 1995, after recovering from a viral infection, something happened to his sense of smell. Fresh milk smelled sour, the dirty dog pen smelled good, and other odors couldn’t be detected at […]
Saline nasal irrigations
How to use nasal saline irrigations You can either buy a saline solution from the pharmacy and follow the directions on the label – or make your own. To make your own start with one to two cups of warm water. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of non-iodized salt and a pinch of baking soda to […]
Headache and Ear Nose and Throat Problems
Summary A variety of ear, nose and throat disorders can cause headache. This is because nerves in this region can refer pain into the head and face. Sinus infection caused by colds, flu or hayfever can cause headaches. Treatment varies according to the underlying cause. Many ear, nose and throat disorders can cause or contribute […]
Sinus surgery for patients with allergy
Sinus surgery for patients with allergy Postoperative care for Samter’s triad patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery: A double-blinded, randomized controlled trial Brian W. Rotenberg MD, MPH, et al. The Laryngoscope. Volume 121, Issue 12, pages 2702–2705, December 2011 The purpose of this study was to compare three different standardized medication regimens prescribed to patients after […]
Revision Adenoidectomy in Children
Children’s Snoring Christopher R. Grindle MD, et al., The Laryngoscope, Volume 121, Issue 10, pages 2128–2130, October 2011 The incidence of revision adenoidectomy in children Adenoidectomy is a frequently performed procedure in the pediatric population. Revision rates and indications for a second procedure in children are scarce. Study methods: Patient records at a multistate pediatric healthcare […]