by Richard Harvey | Feb 15, 2026 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog, Uncategorized
Have you noticed a hard lump on your forehead that feels like bone and doesn’t move when you press it? Many patients in Sydney present after searching: “Why do I have a lump on my forehead?” “Is a bony growth on my forehead dangerous?” “Do I need surgery for a...
by Richard Harvey | Feb 8, 2026 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog
Septal perforation—a hole in the nasal septum—is an increasingly common problem seen by ENT specialists in NSW. One of the leading causes today is intranasal cocaine use, particularly cocaine that is adulterated with toxic additives such as levamisole. Many patients...
by Richard Harvey | Nov 7, 2025 | Nose and Sinus Blog, Scientific advancements in nose and sinus diseaes
Odontogenic Sinusitis: The Overlooked Source of Sinus Disease Understanding Odontogenic Sinusitis Odontogenic sinusitis (ODS) represents a distinct and often under-recognised subset of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). It is defined as sinus inflammation secondary to a...
by Richard Harvey | Apr 27, 2025 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog
The Curious Experience of Nasal Breathing: A Deep Dive into Human Perception When we think about breathing, it often feels like a straightforward, mechanical process: air flows in through our nose or mouth, fills our lungs, and sustains life. Yet the subjective...
by Richard Harvey | Jul 27, 2024 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog, Uncategorized
I was recently given a fascinating book by a visiting Brazilian Surgeon who reminded me of the deep tradition that otolaryngology has in facial plastics surgery. This is relevant as the Australian otolaryngology community has had conflict with the regulatory body...
