The ENT NOSE FACE can assess, diagnose and treat the following conditions:

• Nose Bleeds
• Nasal Polyps
• Nasal Aesthetics
• Chronic Sinusitis
• Nasal Allergy
• Nasal Blockage
• Recurrent Acute Sinusitis

Nose Bleeds
Nosebleeds are a common problem in children and the elderly in particular. Treatments include antibacterial cream, cautery with a chemical silver nitrate or electric cautery and clipping a small artery within the nose using endoscopic techniques.

Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps come from the lining of the nose and often originate from the ethmoid sinuses, which drain into the side wall of the nasal cavity. Nasal polyps contain inflammatory fluid and, while they can be associated with allergy and infection, the exact reason why some people get them and not others is not known.  

Nasal Aesthetics
Some patients do not like the shape of their nose. As ENT surgeons, we are uniquely placed to surgically improve the shape and function of the nose with Rhinoplasty. Open and closed approaches can be used depending on the complexity of the patient’s requirements.

Chronic Sinusitis
Some patients have chronic sinus inflammation, sometimes associated with nasal allergies, infection or nasal polyps. Treatments may include Balloon sinuplasty or Endoscopic sinus surgery.

Nasal Allergy
The nose may be subject to allergic reactions to allergens in our environment. Allergy tests are required for allergies such as dust, pollens, moulds, cats, dogs, feathers, milk and eggs.

Nasal Blockage
A blocked nose may be due to a deviated nasal septum, large nasal turbinates or nasal polyps. The nasal septum can be straightened with Septoplasty and polyps treated with Endoscopic sinus surgery.

Recurrent Acute Sinusitis
Some patients have frequent sinus infections. These may be treated with Endoscopic sinus surgery or sometimes with new minimally invasive techniques such as Balloon sinuplasty. Balloon sinuplasty is particularly effective if the frontal sinuses are involved.