Urgent referral to ENT - what to expect

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I’ve been unwell since Christmas with sore throat, cough, chest infection etc, went to dr as feels like there is a lump in my throat when I swallow, my neck is sore to touch around my voice box area, my ears hurt a little and I’m totally exhausted. I expected antibiotics but instead had an urgent referral to ENT for next week. My GP said they’d want to put a camera up my nose to get a closer look but there’s no mention of anything on the letter from the hospital...can anyone tell me what to expect? As you can imagine, I’m panicking a little....

Thank you!

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  • They will probably put a very small tube up your nose ,it has a camera on the end it is uncomfortable but not painful. Then they may take an ultra sound of your throat and if they decide they may also want to tak some cells from your throat. It sounds scarey but you don't feel it because they numb it with a local anaesthetic . Then normall you go and have a coffee or something and come back an hour and a half later so that you get the results , try not to worry I know it's hard to say that and you will naturally be anxious. Best of luck and I hope that it will be good news for you . Many people are referred it doesn't mean that it is anything nasty it just means it is better to be on the safe side. Hope this helps x

  • Thanks Gilliebean, that helps a lot, it’s the not knowing what to expect that has been panicking me. Thanks again, Debs xx

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