Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery

Large tonsils can be a real nightmare for people. The option of tonsil removal, even the old fashioned way, is not widely available as...

Nose unblocking laser surgery in clinic under local anaesthetic

Great documentary on snoring done by Christian Jessen and I.

https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/health/medical-matters/157663/how-patients-with-tonsil-problems-are-being-left-in-agony-nhs-guidelines?

Snoring is often made worse by an elongated palate and enlarged tonsils. Often the enlarged soft palate is caused by chronic snoring.

Lump coming out of right tonsil can be investigated with MRI scanning before being laser vapourised under local anaesthetic spray.

A very blocked upper throat due to large tonsils and a very thick and long uvula. This can be treated under local anaesthetic.

Trauma and swelling of the uvula is a giveaway sign in loud snorers, as its the soft palate and uvula where most of the sound comes from.