Dear Dr Bhatti - I had been advised to have the back of my throat examined by an ENT doctor - which I did this week - a simple mirror and my tongue held down which was difficult as I was gagging. She wants to numb my throat with spray and look further down and then if this is not satisfactory use a tube up my nose - she assures me I will feel no pain but I am almost phobic about having anything put down my throat or up my nose - is this procedure as horrible as I am imagining - I can hardly sleep at night for worrying about this .... thank you.