The nose occupies the centre of the face and is one of the most commonly noticed parts of the face. It also has important functions related to breathing. The nose is made up of bones and cartilages that are joined together to form the shape of a roof. This is supported by a midline wall …
Children often snore and this in itself is usually not a problem. Sometimes however, the upper airway of a child can be significantly obstructed leading to “obstructive sleep apnoea”, which is characterised by loud snoring punctuated by intermittent cessation of breathing. This is most commonly due to severely enlarged adenoid and tonsil tissue. If your …
A nasal fracture, commonly referred to as a broken nose, is a fracture of one of the bones of the node. Symptoms may include bleeding, swelling, bruising, and an inability to breathe through the nose. They may be complicated by other facial fractures or a septal hematoma. The most common causes include assault, trauma during sports, falls, and motor vehicle collisions. Diagnosis …
