THE ENT BLOG

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

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.

Laser turbinoplasty in clinic under local anaesthetic - nose unblocking

Laser turbinoplasty works well, but in this situation the patient had some pain so it was only half completed. As you can see the part...

Blocked nose due to a deviated nasal septum. This is a common cause of snoring.

Blocked nose due to a septal deviation can be nicely treated by septoplasty.

Nose unblocking surgery in clinic. Using the Holmium YAG laser under local anaesthetic.

Nose unblocking laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic in clinic. This procedure has a high patient satisfaction rate.

Post nasal drip, catarrh, abnormal throat sensation, snoring, feeling a lump

All of these symptoms can be caused by having a long, thick or just unusual uvula - the hanging down structure in the back of the throat....

Snoring #7. What can be done about it? A daily series of blogs by Mike Dilkes, ENT-laser.

Snoring treatment is multidisciplinary, CPAP can be very effective when tolerated by the patient.

Snoring #5. What can be done about it? A daily series of blogs by Mike Dilkes, ENT-laser.

Laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray for snoring treatment. A lunchtime procedure that can be very effective.

Snoring #4. What can be done about it? A daily series of blogs by Mike Dilkes, ENT-laser.

Snoring treatment. A blocked nose is a very common finding in snorers it can be effectively treated with a combination of sprays and surgery