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THE ENT BLOG
Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery
Tonsil stones. People don't like them.
Tonsil stones cause bad breath, bad taste and halitosis, plus they can trigger tonsillitis, acute and chronic.
Classic obstructed throat causing recurrent tonsillitis, blocked airway, snoring and sleep apnoea.
A very blocked upper throat due to large tonsils and a very thick and long uvula. This can be treated under local anaesthetic.
Cost of private tonsillectomy in London. You can save money by having laser tonsillectomy under LA.
The cost of a tonsillectomy in London under general anaesthetic is around £3500 when all expenses have been taken into account. This is...
Diseased tonsils with tonsil stones and sore throats
Tonsil stones, bad breath, sore throats and tonsillitis. Can be treated under local anaesthetic spray using laser vapourisation.
Snorer's Uvula: A give away sign on examination of the back of the throat
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.
Tonsil examination via Zoom
Modern camera systems can give a very good view into the throat for tonsil problems etc.
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