by Richard Harvey | Jun 14, 2026 | Nose and Sinus Blog, Uncategorized
Why Immunotherapy Should Not Be the Last Step in Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is often treated as a symptom problem. A patient has sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes or nasal congestion, so treatment is aimed at suppressing those symptoms. Intranasal...
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 | 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 | 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...
by Richard Harvey | May 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
AIT as an essential surgeon’s tool – Managing nasal obstruction & optimising long-term outcomes Speaker: Professor Richard Harvey, Rhinologist UNSW and Macquarie University Achieving long-term relief of nasal obstruction is a key goal for...
by Richard Harvey | Nov 3, 2021 | Nose and Sinus Blog, Uncategorized
Getting familiar with Nasal Anatomy Thankfully we were able to run both a successful rhinoscopy workshop and sinus surgery course this October 2021. With the tail end of the last CoVid wave ending in Sydney, we were fortunate to make it happen. These courses are held...
