Nasoendoscopy

Overall, a nasoendoscopy only takes a few minutes and can be done with or without a local anaesthetic. If anaesthetic is used, it will be administered 10 minutes before the procedure.

Your consultant will gently pass the endoscope into your nose, and depending on the area being examined, they may guide the endoscope towards the back of your tongue and throat. 

You’ll be able to breathe in and out through your nose and mouth throughout the procedure. You may be asked to swallow, breathe through your nose, say some words or make noises, or puff out your cheeks to assist with diagnosis.

The test is very safe, and serious complications are extremely rare. You may have some slight discomfort in the nose, a sensation of something in your throat, your eyes may water, or you may be triggered to cough. On some occasions, you may experience a nosebleed after an endoscopy.

Little preparation is needed. You can eat, drink, and take your medicines as normal before the test.

Most people can return to normal activities straight away. If a local anaesthetic was used, it may take up to an hour for your nose and throat to regain normal feeling. During this time, you should not eat or drink until normal sensation has returned.

Please contact our Ear, Nose & Throat centre for pricing.

At Welbeck, our ENT specialists are experts in their field and provide world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialties, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if required to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof. 

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

To book a nasoendoscopy, you must be referred by either your GP or an ENT specialist, following a consultation with them. Self-referrals are not accepted for this test.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with an ENT specialist, please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.