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


Post op turbinoplasty - opening up the nasal valve
This patient underwent holmium yag laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic in clinic, the aim being to reduce the inferior turbinate...


Infected tonsil with chronic exudate, for laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray.
Infected tonsil with tonsillitis for laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray as a lunchtime procedure.


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.


Snoring, Sleep Apnoea and blocked nose can all be caused by enlargement of the adenoids.
Snoring, sleep apnoea and nose blockage


Snoring is often caused by chronic nose blockage which can be treated with laser turbinoplasty.
Blocked nose treatment in clinic under local anaesthetic with the Holmium YAG laser turbinoplasty. Return to work straight away.
Tonsil examination via Zoom in your own home.
Tonsil problems diagnosed using a disposable flexible endoscope sent to your home and viewed on Zoom


Result of local anaesthetic laser turbinoplasty in clinic. A “lunchtime” procedure.
Blocked nose treatment in clinic
Blocked Nose Treatment with laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic in clinic within a few days.
The treatment of blocked noses can be difficult as some are resistant to the usual steroid, antihistamine or anticholinergic sprays....
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