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Patient Information

Downloadable leaflets to help you prepare for your consultation, understand your diagnosis, and know what to expect before and after surgery.

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Patient information leaflets to support you before and after your consultation or procedure.

These leaflets are provided for information only and do not replace the advice of your consultant. If you have any questions about your individual care, please contact the secretarial team.
Your First Consultation

What to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare for your rhinology consultation at the Atlantic Sinus Centre.

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Flexible Nasal Endoscopy

What to expect during a flexible nasal endoscopy — how it is performed, what it feels like, and what it can diagnose.

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How to Use Nasal Drops

ENTUK guide on how to correctly use nasal drops — essential for patients using steroid nasal drops following sinus surgery.

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Saline Nasal Rinsing

How to perform saline nasal rinsing at home — essential after sinus surgery and helpful for ongoing nasal and sinus conditions.

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Epistaxis Management

Managing nosebleeds at home and information about surgical treatments for recurrent or severe epistaxis.

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How to Prepare for Surgery

Important information to help you prepare for your operation, including medications to avoid, fasting instructions, and what to bring on the day.

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Sinus Surgery for CRS with Nasal Polyps

ENTUK patient information leaflet on sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

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Sinus Surgery for CRS without Nasal Polyps

ENTUK patient information leaflet on sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps.

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Septoplasty & Turbinate Surgery

Information about correcting a deviated septum and what to expect during your recovery.

⬇ Septal Surgery ⬇ Turbinate Surgery
Post-operative Instructions

What to expect after your operation, including drainage, congestion, pain management, saline irrigation, activity guidance, and when to seek urgent advice.

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