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Ear Nose and Throat Specialist and Myofunctional Therapy

12/4/2019

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​Our primary focus is the airway and we always screen for physical obstructions that can contribute to dysfunction. Enlarged tonsils (and adenoids which you cannot see) can reduce the airway space and this can impact on function. In our initial consultation we look at the size of the tonsils in conjunction with symptom presentation. Some symptoms of concern include snoring, heavy breathing or pauses in breathing during sleep, dark circles under the eyes, difficulty concentrating, poor behaviour, bedwetting and severe tooth wear. We are not specialists in this area so we recommend getting a referral to an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist (ENT) through your Dentist or General Medical Practitioner for a proper assessment. Your ENT will complete a full assessment and at times surgery is warranted. This is super important as we cannot restore function if the airway is compromised. However, what we can do is restore good function after surgery if it is required. We can also provide a non-invasive approach to improving function for those cases where surgery is not required. Professor David McIntosh is an ENT Specialist and this short video explains more...
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12/11/2020 07:09:21 am

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21/5/2021 11:29:12 pm

I've been having issues with my nose getting blocked. It's good to know that there are professionals who can help with that kind of thing. I'll have to see if I can get a professional to help me out with this.

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30/3/2022 04:31:19 am

I found it interesting when you said that snoring, heavy breathing or pauses in breathing during sleep, dark circles under the eyes, difficulty concentrating, poor behavior, bedwetting, and significant tooth wear are all signs to be concerned about. My youngest daughter has an ear infection and we notice it just recently. When we visit her physician she was recommended to see an ENT specialist. At the moment we are searching for the best ENT specialist in our area.

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Mia Evans link
3/6/2022 04:15:48 pm

Thanks for helping me understand that the ENT specialist would be having a full assessment of your condition and see if surgery is needed regarding issues with your breathing and other symptoms you might have in that area. I should tell my sister to see one this weekend. She might already need to be checked after having issues with breathing in the last three months now which affects her sleep most of the time.

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