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Explore surgery for sinus problems, including alternatives and the care needed while the nose heals.
Read treatment guideEar, nose and throat (ENT)
Persistent nasal blockage, sinus problems and tonsil symptoms need an assessment before an operation is considered. These guides explain three procedures and the questions that can help you decide what to do next.
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Septoplasty
Understand surgery to straighten the nasal septum and the questions to ask about breathing and recovery.
Read treatment guideTonsillectomy
Discuss why tonsil removal is proposed, pain control, bleeding risks and help during recovery.
Read treatment guidePrepare for your ENT consultation
Describe the symptoms that trouble you, how long they have been present and which treatments you have already tried. Bring any previous examination or scan reports the clinic requests. The clinician should explain the cause they suspect and what an operation could and could not change.
- What alternatives should I consider before surgery?
- Which symptoms is the proposed procedure intended to improve?
- What reviews and urgent contact would I need during recovery and after going home?
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