Snoring #2. What can be done about it? A daily series of blogs by Mike Dilkes, ENT- laser.Snoring treatment
Snoring#1. What can be done about it? A daily series of blogs by Mike Dilkes, ENT-laser. The rules:Discussion of the options for snoring treatment from a multidisciplinary perspective.
A Classic Snorer's Soft PalateSome snorers have a very long soft palate and uvula, in this situation a laser palatoplasty under local anaesthetic can be very helpful.
Mega slug-like polyp and deviated septum. Can’t smell and can’t sleep!The patient needs two operations. He has a large antrochoanal polyp running down the back of his nose and blocking the post nasal space...
Post Nasal Drip - a common problem but poorly diagnosedWhite streaks of mucopus coming down from the natural sinus drainage points and reservoiring in the post nasal space before dropping into...
Post op turbinoplasty - opening up the nasal valveThis patient underwent holmium yag laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic in clinic, the aim being to reduce the inferior turbinate...
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