What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis or sinus infection is a painful condition which can disrupt our daily life. For some, a sinus infection is a temporary problem which will resolve itself after a week or so. However, for others it is a chronic issue with a multitude of symptoms. The sinuses are air-filled spaces within the […]
Turbinate Reduction Surgery to Improve Breathing
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 […]
Why Your Child Might Need Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Did you know that we all essentially have air filters that are built into our noses? There are structures on each side of our noses known as turbinates, which are responsible for filtering, humidifying, warming, and directing the air that we breathe in through our nasal passages. These structures do us a great service, unless […]
Common Ear Nose and Throat Problems
By Alexandra Matkevich, Registered Nurse There is a saying: common things occur commonly. That is to say that the majority of people are going to experience similar problems, even when it comes to ear, nose and throat complaints. This blog will look at common shared symptoms of ear, nose and throat complaints, as well as […]
Treatment for a deviated septum in children
A deviated septum is a problem with the cartilage in the nose. The septum usually separates both sides of the nose, but when deviation is present, it causes this separation to shift to one side more so than the other side. When this happens, it can make it difficult to breathe through the nose. Causes […]
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 […]
Using Sinus Flushes and Rinses
Post Operative Sinus Care Sinus rinses are used after sinus surgery to care for the nose. A sinus rinse (flush) is a salt water solution that cleans out the nasal sinuses, keeping them moist and preventing nasal crusting, which can lead to infection, scarring and discomfort. About using sinus flushes Performing sinus rinses after surgery […]
The Different Types of Sinusitis
Sinusitis Types ENT specialists in Sydney see patients with various degrees of sinusitis. In some cases, the problem can be resolved in a matter of weeks. Others deal with ongoing sinus problems and require more aggressive treatment. The different types of sinusitis include: Acute sinusitis comes on suddenly and brings about symptoms similar to those […]
The Best Treatments For Sinus Complaints
Best Sinus Treatments By INGFEI CHEN, NYT, May 25, 2011 What’s the best treatment for sinus troubles that won’t go away? Ingfei Chen, health reporter, interviews Dr. Noam A. Cohen and Dr. James N. Palmer of the Rhinology Research Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, who are exploring the role of communities of bacteria called […]
Regimens: Antibiotic Use for Sinusitis Is Questioned
Antibiotics for Sinusitis NYT, By Nicholas Baralar Antibiotics are commonly used to treat sinusitis, but a new clinical trial has found that a placebo works just as well. Scientists randomized 166 adults, all of whom met the diagnostic criteria for sinusitis, to receive the antibiotic amoxicillin or a placebo three times a day for 10 […]
Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Sleep apnoea cancer risk New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor Two new studies have found that people with sleep apnea, a common disorder that causes snoring, fatigue and dangerous pauses in breathing at night, have a higher risk of cancer. The new research marks the first time that sleep apnea has been linked to cancer […]
