About Turbinate Reduction Surgery The nasal turbinates are bony structures inside the nose that are covered by a mucous membrane lining, and have a rich blood supply. There are three nasal turbinates; an inferior, middle and superior turbinate. These structures are important because they act to humidify and heat the air we breathe and help to […]
How to apply nasal ointment
Why use nasal ointment? Nasal ointment may be required for a dry nose, to address allergies, or as treatment for a Staph infection. Nasal ointment is also commonly required after nasal surgery including, septoplasty, rhinoplasty, turbinate reduction or turbinoplasty surgery and endoscopic sinus surgery. Antibiotic nasal ointment is used for eradicating staphylococcal bacteria, in particular MRSA, […]
Origins of Nasal Septoplasty
About Nasal Septoplasty By Ashleigh Elkins Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to straighten the nasal septum. The nasal septum is a structure made of cartilage and bone that divides the nose into left and right halves. It is the third most common procedure performed by an ear, nose and throat surgeon (1). A […]
What causes chronic nosebleeds in children?
While nosebleeds can occur at any age, they are quite common in children. In fact, most parents will tell you that young children will experience one or more nosebleeds before they are teens. Even if this problem is commonplace, that doesn’t make it any less scary for parents. After all, it can look like a […]
Nasendoscopy
by Ashleigh Elkins Definition – about nasendoscopy Nasendoscopy is a minor procedure that is usually performed in the clinic setting to assess the structures of the nose and throat. It involves using a small camera which is passed through the nostril. The camera is a flexible tube, endoscope, that can be manoeuvred to help obtain […]
Epistaxis
Epistaxis is another term for a nosebleed. Most nosebleeds are not serious, but can be an inconvenience. This is because the lining of the nose has lots of tiny blood vessels which are necessary to help humidify the air we breathe. Nosebleeds can affect everyone, but they are far more common in children than adults. […]
Care after sinus surgery
What To Do After Sinus Surgery By Alexandra Matkevich RN We have seen you at the clinic and you are booked in for sinus surgery. That pesky, chronic sinus infection is going to hit the road in only a few short days. What about the recovery period after sinus surgery? Though it might seem like […]
Snoring Solutions
Snoring solutions that work Many Aussies suffer from excessive snoring. This can put a big damper on your quality of life. Australians have a very active lifestyle. This can be at odds with the feeling that snoring produces. Snorers often report that they are constantly tired and feel increasingly lethargic as their snoring problem continues. […]
Rhinitis Symptoms and Treatments
What is Rhinitis? If your mucous membrane is inflamed or irritated, then you have rhinitis. There are many different types of rhinitis, and one of those types is infectious. In this case, the infection can be either bacterial or viral, and the rhinitis itself is part of what is more widely known as a common cold. […]
What Does a Nose Specialist Treat?
ENT Specialit Treatments A nose specialist, also known as an ENT specialist, specializes in conditions and disorders related to the nasal area. This may include sinusitis, allergies, a deviated septum, nasal polyps, nasal obstruction, and smell disorders. A nose specialist may also perform rhinoplasty, which is a form of plastic surgery used to correct or […]
Living With Hay Fever
Hay Fever Causes The dreaded hay fever seems like it slows everyone down during the spring. Known medically as allergic rhinitis, hay fever refers to the symptoms that occur when an individual breaths in an allergen. Most often these allergens are substances like pollen, pet dander, dust, or insect venom. Contrary to what the name […]
