Dr. Mark Richardson - ENT

19/11/2025

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 can affect the ears, nose, and sinuses, causing persistent symptoms like:
• Ongoing sinus congestion
• Itching
• Swelling or discomfort

These aren’t your typical infections - they often need targeted ENT treatment.
Early intervention helps prevent complications and ensures more effective care.

17/11/2025

Have you read my latest blog on Bell’s Palsy? Give it a look to stay informed and learn when it’s important to seek medical care.

13/11/2025

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲? 😯
It can be alarming - but in many cases, it’s something called Bell’s Palsy. In my latest blog, I explain what causes it, who’s most at risk, and how it’s treated. You can read the blog on my website now...

OVERVIEW This is a sudden onset of weakness of the whole of one side of the face.  The life-time incidence is about one in sixty.  There is also an increased incidence during pregnancy, if you have diabetes, a recent upper respiratory tract infection, and it can run in families.  The recurrence r...

12/11/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘆? 😤
You might have a deviated septum - a condition where the wall between your nostrils is off-center.

This can lead to:
🔹 Breathing trouble
🔹 Frequent sinus infections
🔹 Poor sleep quality

In many cases, surgical correction can significantly improve airflow and quality of life.
Understanding your nasal structure is the first step toward easier breathing

05/11/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻?👂
It’s not always easy - factors like age, allergies, daycare, and family history increase the risk.

✅ Treat colds early
✅ Avoid crowded places
✅ Use allergy sprays or nasal decongestants if recommended
✅ Ensure your child receives key vaccines like HIB and Pneumovax
✅ And don’t forget the basics - good nutrition and vitamins go a long way

Every little preventative step helps protect little ears!

29/10/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲? Sleep apnea doesn’t just affect your rest - it impacts your long-term health.

Dr. Richardson can identify the cause and guide you toward effective solutions.

Sleep better. Live better.

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22/10/2025

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘇𝘇𝘆, 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?
Vertigo can disrupt your daily life - but it’s often treatable with the right ENT care. Dr. Richardson specializes in diagnosing and managing balance disorders.

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21/10/2025

Continuing his commitment to professional growth, Dr. Richardson attended a four-day ENT congress, gaining valuable insights from keynote speakers from Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

17/10/2025

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15/10/2025

𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁? Recurrent tonsillitis is more than just an annoyance - it can affect your sleep, focus, and overall well-being.

Dr. Richardson provides expert diagnosis and treatment to help you feel like yourself again.

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13/10/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀?
These may be signs of Meniere's Syndrome - a condition that affects balance, hearing, and daily life.

In his latest blog, Dr. Richardson breaks down the symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options for this challenging disorder. Read more...

SYMPTOMS Patients with this debilitating syndrome experience recurring episodes of spinning dizziness (vertigo), decreased hearing, fullness in the ear, and tinnitus.  These episodes typically last a few minutes to a few hours.  They severely impact the patients quality of life.  CLINICALLY Durin...

08/10/2025

A proud moment for Dr. Richardson as he celebrates his grandson Riley! Congratulations, Nats and Chad - what a special milestone! 💙