Most throat symptoms can be assessed and managed in primary care. Tonsillectomy is now only undertaken if there are significant, frequent, documented episodes of tonsillitis, affecting quality of life: tonsillar stones are not treated by the NHS in Scotland.
Persistent sore throat and hoarseness need full assessment. For an overview of ENT CANCER RED FLAG THROAT SYMPTOMS – please see:
Full details of services available on the main ENT page.
