top of page
​


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


Wasting money in self pay private healthcare. Do's and dont's. Part 2.
Be alert to coats in private healthcare.


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.
A chap snoring on the train
I can hear his airway obstruction, and know that not only is he a snorer, but he has upper airway resistance syndrome (uars), as it's...


The cost of private medicine is variable. You need to shop around for the best value and experience.
ENT expert consultation costs vary hugely.
bottom of page