by Richard Harvey | May 17, 2026 | Nose and Sinus Blog
When the nose feels blocked but the airway is open: functional nasal obstruction and low-value nasal surgery A common referral in tertiary rhinology is the patient who says: “I am a mouth breather,” “I never get enough oxygen,” or “my nose is ruining my sleep and...
by Richard Harvey | May 10, 2026 | Nose and Sinus Blog
“Septal deviation and big turbinates” is not a diagnosis: why nasal obstruction often returns after surgery One of the commonest referral patterns I see as a tertiary rhinologist is the patient who has had nasal surgery, initially felt better, and then slowly...
by Richard Harvey | May 3, 2026 | Nose and Sinus Blog
Australia has one of the most accessible and high-quality radiology ecosystems in the world. In NSW in particular, a competitive private imaging market has delivered rapid access, excellent technology, and broad geographic coverage. For patients, this is a clear...
by Richard Harvey | Apr 15, 2026 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog
The Septal Swell Body: The Missing Target in Nasal Obstruction Surgery Despite decades of refinement in nasal airway surgery, one structure continues to be consistently overlooked: the septal swell body (SSB). While inferior turbinate reduction and septoplasty...
by Richard Harvey | Apr 5, 2026 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog
Treating a Watery Nose (Rhinorrhea): Why Targeted Nerve Surgery Is Changing Practice A persistently watery nose—rhinorrhea—is one of the most common yet poorly understood symptoms we see in rhinology. Patients often arrive having been treated repeatedly for...
