ENT procedure (medicated tampon)

An ENT turunda is a procedure in which a sterile tampon soaked in a medicated solution or preparation is placed into the nasal or ear cavity. It helps moisten the mucous membrane, reduce inflammation and swelling, and strengthen the effect of local treatment.

How an ENT turunda is placed

The physician cleans the area, then places the sterile tampon soaked with the preparation into the nasal or ear cavity and leaves it there for a set time. The procedure is painless; only light pressure is felt. Which preparation is used, and how many sessions are given, are decided by the physician according to the complaint. Where needed, the procedure is repeated across several days of the course.

What a turunda does for congestion and sinusitis

A turunda holds the preparation exactly where it is needed — that is what sets it apart from drops or a spray:

What local treatment does to the mucous membrane

• Relief of nasal congestion
• A moistened mucous membrane
• Less inflammation and swelling
• Relief in rhinitis and sinusitis
• Support for complaints of pharyngitis
• A stronger effect from local treatment
• Easier breathing through the nose
• A more restful night

Allergy, injury and the regime for children

The procedure is given on prescription; if you are allergic to any of the preparations used, say so in advance. A turunda is not placed where there is acute bleeding or a fresh injury to the nasal septum. Applied during a naftalan course, it supports the recovery of the ENT organs and contributes to the course overall. For children a turunda is planned separately, at a regime suited to their age.

ENT procedure in Naftalan — Sun City Hotel & Spa

The ENT procedure is carried out in the treatment wing — inside the hotel's own building. The session is short and imposes no restrictions afterwards, so it is easy to place between the other procedures of the day. For guests arriving with nasal congestion it is often among the procedures prescribed in the first days of the course.