by Richard Harvey | May 24, 2026 | Nose and Sinus Blog
Achieving a bloodless surgical field in endoscopic sinus surgery Why the surgical field matters in sinus surgery Endoscopic sinus surgery is performed through narrow corridors, close to the orbit, skull base, optic nerve, carotid artery and anterior ethmoidal artery....
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...
