Dr. Mark Richardson - ENT

12/03/2026

Ever feel like the room is spinning when you roll over in bed? 🌀 It might be BPPV. Learn about the most common cause of vertigo and how it’s treated in my latest blog post. 🔗

Read my latest blog here:

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The inner ear has three semi-circular canals at right angles to each other. They detect rotational acceleration in all plains. Via nerve reflexes, they keep your eyes fixed on a target despite head movements. HISTORY The patients wake up feeling extremely dizzy and nauseous. T...

11/03/2026

𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 “𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀.”
Chronic sinus infections can affect your sleep, focus, and overall quality of life. If you’re dealing with facial pressure, congestion, headaches, or post-nasal drip for more than 10 days, it may be time for a specialist evaluation.

As an ENT specialist, Dr. Richardson helps patients find long-term relief with advanced, minimally invasive treatments.

Don’t suffer in silence, relief is possible.

📞 Schedule your consultation today.

04/03/2026

𝗦𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀.
If snoring is paired with:
✔️ Daytime fatigue
✔️ Morning headaches
✔️ Gasping during sleep
✔️ Difficulty concentrating

It could be sleep apnea, a serious condition that affects your heart and overall health.
Dr. Richardson evaluates airway health and provides personalized treatment options to help you (and your partner) sleep better.

Better sleep starts with better breathing.

25/02/2026

Dr. Richardson combines over 30 years of surgical experience with a commitment to personalised, compassionate care. Whether managing common ENT conditions or complex surgical cases, patients benefit from expert decision-making and treatment designed around their individual health needs.

18/02/2026

From sinus and nasal conditions to ear, throat, and voice disorders, Dr. Richardson offers comprehensive 𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀. With decades of experience and a patient-focused approach, you can expect thorough assessment, clear guidance, and trusted treatment solutions.

14/02/2026

Have you read my latest blog yet? Visit my website to read more on complications of sinusitis and stay informed. Know when to seek medical attention

14/02/2026

ENT-irely grateful for my wonderful patients. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

11/02/2026

With 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in private practice, Dr. Richardson is a trusted ENT Specialist & Surgeon providing expert care for all ear, nose, and throat conditions. Patients receive personalised treatment supported by extensive clinical experience and advanced surgical expertise.

Your health is in experienced hands.

09/02/2026

In my latest blog, I unpack the various complications of sinusitis, treatment options, and when to seek medical care. Stay informed; click below to read more.

GENERAL Acute bacterial sinusitis can complicate especially is untreated or if the patient has poor immunity. Spread can occur to neighbouring structures, namely the eye, the brain, the bone and the skin, and can affect other systems. ORBITAL COMPLICATIONS. The separation between the ethmoid sinus a...

03/02/2026

A 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is a hole in the nasal septum caused by disruption of its blood supply, leading to cartilage damage. Perforations at the back of the nose may cause few symptoms, while those at the front can result in nasal blockage, crusting, recurrent nosebleeds, a whistling sound when breathing, pain, or discharge. Common causes include nasal trauma or surgery, nose picking, overuse of nasal sprays, co***ne use, inflammatory disease, infections, and rarely malignancy. Most cases are managed with saline sprays, humidification, and ointments, with surgery required only in selected cases.

🔔 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗡𝗧
• Ongoing nasal blockage or pain
• Recurrent nosebleeds or crusting
• Whistling when breathing
• History of nasal trauma, surgery, or drug use

28/01/2026

Vestibular migraines don’t always cause head pain, many people experience dizziness, imbalance, nausea, or sensitivity to motion instead. These episodes can be mistaken for inner-ear disorders, which is why proper evaluation is so important.

If dizziness tends to come in “episodes” with light or sound sensitivity, it may be vestibular migraine.

26/01/2026

Dr. Richardson conquered the grueling Bridledrift Half Marathon in Mdantsane alongside his daughter, Natalie. Proof that running unites people of all ages and brings communities together. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️