Clare M. Cooksley is an Otolaryngologist who works in Head and Neck Surgery in Adelaide, SA, Australia.
If you’ve been dealing with blocked noses, ongoing sinus pain, or mucus that just doesn’t seem to clear, this is the kind of care Clare can help with. Many people come in after months of symptoms, or when usual medicines haven’t done enough. In some cases, the problem is chronic rhinosinusitis, sometimes with nasal polyps.
Clare also looks after sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. That can include hay fever type symptoms that flare up at certain times of the year, plus more steady symptoms that affect sleep and daily life. At times, the nose can feel blocked all day, with pressure around the face and reduced airflow through the nostrils.
With nasal polyps, it’s common to feel like nothing quite works, even after trying sprays and tablets. Clare’s approach is about understanding what’s driving the symptoms for you, then aiming for practical next steps. Some people need a careful plan to reduce swelling and manage triggers. Others may need treatment that goes a bit deeper, depending on what’s going on in the sinuses.
There are also situations where infections are harder to treat. Clare works with patients who may have infections that involve resistant bacteria, including MRSA. Other times, the issue can affect deeper areas, such as osteomyelitis. Rare infections can also be part of the picture, including Pseudomonas stutzeri infections and rhabditida infections.
Because these conditions can be complex, it helps to have someone who is used to head and neck health and the areas around the nose and sinuses. Clare focuses on getting the right diagnosis and making sure the treatment plan fits the real-life pattern of symptoms, not just the label.
Over time, the goal is usually to bring symptoms under control and help people breathe, sleep, and function better. Even when symptoms have been around for a while, there can still be options. Clare makes space for questions, and keeps things clear and down to earth while you sort out the next step.