Dr. Mark Richardson - ENT

27/08/2025

𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 - 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?
You’re not imagining it.
Tinnitus affects up to 15% of people and can be incredibly disruptive.
Learn what causes it, what can help, and when to see a specialist.

📞 Need relief from the ringing? Contact Dr. Richardson’s office to discuss your treatment options.

🔗 https://markrichardson.co.za/causes-of-tinnitus/ | ☎️ 043 743 9151

26/08/2025

Dr. Richardson was recently featured on Link FM where he shared valuable insights during an on-air interview. 🎙️ A wonderful opportunity to connect, inspire, and engage with the community.

20/08/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Tonsillitis can disrupt sleep, speech, and daily life - especially in children.
Find out when it’s time to consider a tonsillectomy and what recovery involves.

📘 Read more here: https://markrichardson.co.za/category/throat/

📞 Book a visit with Dr. Richardson’s office if chronic tonsillitis is affecting your quality of life.

13/08/2025

Blocked nose, facial pain, constant pressure, or post-nasal drip that just won’t quit? It might be chronic sinusitis - and it’s more common than you think.

Learn how to tell the difference between a cold and something more serious.

🩺 Get tips on when to see an ENT and treatment options that actually work.
📘 Read more on Dr. Richardson’s blog: https://markrichardson.co.za/blog/

📞 Concerned about your symptoms? Contact Dr. Richardson’s office to book a consultation today.

07/08/2025

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 + 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲? 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲.
This often-overlooked condition is the 2nd most common cause of vertigo, and it can be debilitating - with symptoms ranging from spinning dizziness and nausea to ringing in the ears, light sensitivity, and one-sided throbbing headaches.

🎯 Most patients are women in their 40s.
⚠️ Triggers include stress, poor sleep, red wine, and even flashing lights.
🧠 Scans are often normal, making diagnosis tricky.

For symptoms, triggers, and treatment options 👉 Read the full blog post on Dr. Richardson’s site.

https://markrichardson.co.za/vestibular-migraine/

31/07/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱? 👂
In his latest blog post, Dr. Richardson breaks down what causes it, how to prevent it, and when to seek treatment. Read the full blog now.

DEFINITION: This is a distorted pinna post healing after trauma and it is regarded as a badge of honour for rugby players. ANATOMY: The pinna is made up of cartilage covered with perichondrium and skin.  The blood vessels pass through the perichondrium to the cartilage.  The cartilage has no blood...

30/07/2025

If your child frequently snores, breathes through their mouth, or struggles with sleep, it might be due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids. These can affect breathing and development if left untreated.

Dr. Richardson specializes in gentle ENT care for children.

👶 Book a pediatric assessment today

23/07/2025

𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 - a constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears can be frustrating and exhausting.

Dr. Richardson can identify the cause and offer treatment options that may reduce or manage your symptoms.

Don’t ignore it. Relief is possible.
📞 Schedule your consultation today.

16/07/2025

If your sore throat keeps coming back or never fully goes away, it might be a sign of chronic tonsillitis, allergies, acid reflux, or another ENT issue.

Dr. Richardson can help with a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

📍 Don't let it linger - schedule an appointment today.

09/07/2025

Blocked ears? Muffled hearing? It may be due to earwax buildup, and using cotton buds can make it worse.

Dr. Richardson offers safe and professional ear cleaning, as well as checks for underlying issues that may affect your hearing.

📞 Book your consult today.

02/07/2025

𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇!
How many sinuses are in the human skull?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 8

🤔 Comment your answer below.

27/06/2025

Read Dr. Richardson’s latest blog as he breaks down vestibular migraines - how they are diagnosed and treated.