Dr. Mark Richardson - ENT

02/01/2026

Summer adventures can bring motion sickness - often tied to the inner ear. If road trips, boat rides, or theme park rides make you dizzy or nauseous, your vestibular system may just be more sensitive in the heat.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from Dr. Richardson! Wishing you a joyful, healthy, and peaceful 2026. May the year ahead bring moments of clarity, connection, and happiness for you and your loved ones. Cheers to new beginnings!

26/12/2025

𝗗𝗿𝘆, 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗻?
Air conditioners, fans, and summer allergens can cause irritation, even if you’re not sick.

Tip: Use a humidifier, drink plenty of water, and avoid sleeping with cold air blowing directly on your face. Your throat will thank you!

18/12/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀? 😴
Changes in routine (and a few late nights!) can make snoring worse, but sometimes it’s linked to nasal blockages, allergies, or even sleep conditions.

Tip: Try sleeping on your side, staying well hydrated, and limiting alcohol before bed. And if the snoring doesn’t take a break… it might be worth a closer look in the new year!

11/12/2025

𝗬𝗲𝘀 - 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼!
Warm, dusty air and constant air conditioning can dry out and irritate your sinuses.

Tip: Stay hydrated, use a saline nasal spray, and avoid sudden temperature changes where possible.
Sinus pressure and congestion aren’t just for winter, stay on top of your summer sinus health.

04/12/2025

𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀!
Swimmer’s Ear is common in summer, especially after long days in the pool.
Tip: Dry your ears gently after swimming and avoid using cotton buds, which can push water deeper in.

If you notice itching, pain, or a blocked feeling after swimming, it could be more than just water trapped. Contact Dr. Richardson for a consultation.

Stay ear-aware this summer!

25/11/2025

𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘆.
With cutting-edge surgical techniques, ENT procedures today are more precise, effective, and patient-friendly than ever before.
Advanced tools mean:
• Better outcomes
• Less downtime
• More comfort

Modern ENT surgery can truly change lives - especially when personalized to your condition.

21/11/2025

Dr. Richardson lacing up and running in solidarity against GBV. Together, we rise. 💜✊

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