Otolaryngology
Children’s Ear, Nose and Throat Problems
Children commonly have issues with their ears, nose and throat. This is partly because of the natural physiological process of development which can make them prone to viral infections and allergies to name a few. While the common cold and ‘flu’ affect children and adults alike, the complications of [...]
Childhood Hearing Loss – Often Avoidable, Preventable and Treatable
Childhood Hearing Loss – Often Avoidable, Preventable and Treatable Hearing loss affects over 350 million people worldwide with over 30 million being children. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a paper in line with the principles of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities focusing on [...]
Helping Senior find their voice
The Aging Voice Voice disorders are fairly common and in the vast majority of cases - self-limiting. They are seen in all age groups and caused by a variety of factors including overuse / abuse, infection, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and cancer. There is however an increasing trend in the [...]
Nasal allergy: a review of a common, chronic problem affecting the upper airway
Nasal allergy: a review of a common, chronic problem affecting the upper airway. Introduction Nasal allergy (Allergic Rhinitis, AR) is a common condition affecting both the young and the old. It is the commonest immunological disease affecting mankind. Despite this, the condition remains poorly understood, diagnosed and treated worldwide. [...]