Snoring#1. What can be done about it? A daily series of blogs by Mike Dilkes, ENT-laser. The rules:Discussion of the options for snoring treatment from a multidisciplinary perspective.
A Classic Snorer's Soft PalateSome snorers have a very long soft palate and uvula, in this situation a laser palatoplasty under local anaesthetic can be very helpful.
Mega slug-like polyp and deviated septum. Can’t smell and can’t sleep!The patient needs two operations. He has a large antrochoanal polyp running down the back of his nose and blocking the post nasal space...
Post Nasal Drip - a common problem but poorly diagnosedWhite streaks of mucopus coming down from the natural sinus drainage points and reservoiring in the post nasal space before dropping into...
Post op turbinoplasty - opening up the nasal valveThis patient underwent holmium yag laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic in clinic, the aim being to reduce the inferior turbinate...
Catarrh and postnasal drip - two problems that can lead to unpleasant throat and nose clearing.Post nasal drip and catarrh are common problems in Ear, Nose and Throat medicine.