I've had a few, just had my last one a week ago today. Maybe it is a combination of me as a patient, and my ENT, but he has a hand held one and just does it in the examination room. I'm comlpletely awake and aware of what is going on, but I have found that closing my eyes makes it easier. He sprays a numbing agent on my face, and has some gel as well. It feels funky, and if you're irritated or inflamed it can be a bit more uncomfortable. Not being able to feel your nose and when it starts running was my biggest problem.
My nasal area was much more irritated than my throat, but I had an active sinus infection and no tonsills. I just took tylenol and a decongestant to feel better and went to the bar that night.
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