The nasal cavities and sinuses are lined by respiratory mucosa. In the healthy state the mucosa is thin and pink. Normal, healthy mucosa produces mucous constantly that is thin and watery. The mucous secretions help to keep the nasal passages moist and trap dirt particles. The mucous is moved by tiny, microscopic hair like structures called cilia. Mucous flows from the sinuses through channels into the nasal cavities, to the back of the nose and then down the throat.

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Dr Charlene Maistry is based at the Hibiscus Medical Suites Port Shepstone and patients are referred from all of the surrounding areas to gain from her expertise and renowned caring manner.

Dr Maistry’s qualifications include a MBBS and FCOG(SA).

Dr Maistry says: “Patients at my practice benefit the wide experience and expert knowledge I have in dealing with women’s health issues. My services include; ultrasound, antenatal pregnancy care both normal and high risk pregnancies and delivery, dealing with all gynaecological issues and a variety of surgical procedures. Following the recent introduction of 3D and 4D scanning, I am now able to make this service available.”

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