Dr Dawie Van Staden - ENT Surgeon

20/11/2025

Happy Children's Day 💛

14/11/2025

Diabetes and Well-being

07/11/2025

Happy Friday👃😌 Stress Relief Tip

31/10/2025

Wishing Dr Dawie van Staden a very happy birthday 🥳🎂🎉

29/10/2025

World Stroke Day 👂
A stroke can lead to hearing loss if it impacts the brain areas that process sound, resulting in challenges like difficulty distinguishing sounds and auditory processing
disorders. This common occurrence can also affect balance and gait, highlighting the importance of hearing screening and rehabilitation in post-stroke care.

17/10/2025

10/10/2025

On this World Mental Health Day, let's make our mental well-being a priority and practice kindness towards our minds.

29/09/2025

Don't Miss a Beat - World Heart Day 💛

23/09/2025

Sign Language Day

12/09/2025

Deaf Awareness - The do's ✅ and don'ts ❌

11/09/2025

Seasonal allergies, or hay fever, are an immune system overreaction to airborne allergens like pollen or mold that occur during specific times of the year, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and itchy, watery eyes. To manage symptoms, you can limit exposure to triggers, use over-the-counter antihistamines and nasal sprays, or consult a doctor for a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.

28/08/2025

Motion Sickness: Understanding the Cause
Motion sickness arises from a sensory conflict, also known as a "neural mismatch," within the brain. This occurs when the signals from your eyes, inner ear, and body regarding movement do not align. While your inner ear detects motion, your eyes may perceive a stationary object, leading to contradictory messages sent to the brain. This miscommunication can result in symptoms such as nausea and dizziness, often experienced during activities like flying, cruising, or traveling by car.

Inner ear issues can trigger or worsen motion sickness by sending conflicting sensory signals to the brain, causing dizziness, nausea, and vertigo. Conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), fluid buildup, or infections disrupt the balance system, increasing susceptibility to motion sickness.