THE ENT BLOG

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

Inflamed lymphoid patch in posterior glosso-tonsillar sulcus

Inflamed Lymphoid patch below right tonsil

Nasty tonsillitis after laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray

This is nasty, generally laser tonsillectomy extinguishes any tonsillitis, but this must've been coming on a few days before I did the...

Wasting money in self pay private healthcare. Do's and dont's. Part 1.

Private Healthcare in the U.K. is expensive. There is a perception that if it costs a lot, it must be good. That is not correct. Shop...

Beware of a chronically painful and discharging tonsil

Tonsil cancer is on the rise due to HPV infection. If you have chronic tonsil pain get it checked. See an ENT surgeon ASAP.

Bad Breath

Bad breath caused by rotten tonsils, tonsillitis and tonsil stones. Treated by superficial tonsil removal with local anaesthetic spray.

The cost of private medicine is variable. You need to shop around for the best value and experience.

ENT expert consultation costs vary hugely.

Tonsil stones form in holes within the tonsil, and can trigger tonsillitis

Tonsils stones and tonsillitis go together, that's a mainstay of this blog, as it's not well recognised. Tonsil stones form in holes like...

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