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THE ENT BLOG
Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery
Blocked nose due to polyps
Blocked nose due to nasal polyps can be treated in clinic with the Holmium Yag laser.
Laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic may still leave tonsil stones needing a second procedure
Second stage laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray required
Very large tonsils need laser tonsillectomy under general anaesthetic using an operating microscope
Tonsillectomy by laser for very large tonsils
Chronic nose blockage due to a nasal adhesion
Nose blockage blocked nose
Tonsil stones form in crypts and holes in the tonsil. Here is one that is beginning to form.
Tonsil stones and tonsillitis can be treated under local anaesthetic spray using the carbon dioxide laser in clinic. A lunchtime procedure.
Before and after laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic for blocked nose
Blocked nose treatment in clinic under local anaesthetic. Holmium Yag laser turbinoplasty before and after.
Long thick uvula causing snoring and choking sensation. Can also be related to postnasal drip.
Snoring and postnasal drip
Tonsil stones form in holes in the tonsils They cause sore throats, bad taste and bad breath.
Tonsil stones and tonsillitis
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