by Richard Harvey | Mar 8, 2026 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog, Uncategorized
Why “Blocked Nose” Doesn’t Always Mean Blocked Airflow The importance of objective testing in nasal breathing Many patients come to clinic saying they have a “blocked nose” or “nasal congestion.” It is one of the most common symptoms in ENT practice. Yet what patients...
by Richard Harvey | Mar 1, 2026 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog
Remission in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP): Why “Feeling Better” Is No Longer Enough For years, success in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) meant one thing: the patient feels better. But in 2025, that is no longer our goal. With...
by Richard Harvey | Feb 22, 2026 | Interesting articles on nose and sinus disease, Nose and Sinus Blog
HHT Nosebleeds Treatment in Australia: A Specialist ENT Algorithm for Refractory Epistaxis Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a genetic vascular disorder characterised by fragile, abnormal blood vessels. The most common and often most disabling...
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...
