Throat problems can range from strep to tonsillitis and can be caused by acid reflux. Learn more from our Raleigh ENTs.
Updated: May 2023 Hoarseness is irritating, frustrating, and often painful. Typically, hoarseness seems to go hand-in-hand with the sneezing and sore throat that accompanies seasonal and year-round allergies. But can allergies make you hoarse? Our patients often ask that question. We’ll explore the answer and also take a look at a good remedy for lost […]
Can GERD cause coughing? Absolutely. Some studies indicate that 25 percent or even more of cases of chronic cough may have some type of association with GERD, according to the U.S. Library of Medicine. Coughing may not be the first symptom you think of when GERD is mentioned, but a chronic, constant hack can be […]
Goiters can cause a wide range of problems, ranging from a tight feeling in your throat to severe hoarseness. In more extreme cases, goiters can make it difficult to breathe. However, this isn’t always the case; sometimes they cause no symptoms at all. A goiter occurs when your thyroid gland—a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck—is abnormally […]
If your child has chronic throat infections, it may seem like the tonsils do nothing but cause trouble. In actuality, they do have a role to play as a part of the body’s natural defense against germs. However, when your child has recurrent tonsillitis, removing the tonsils can make a dramatic improvement in his or her life. We’ve provided […]
Throat surgery treats a wide variety of conditions, from life-threatening cancers to chronic sore throats and breathing difficulties. Because throat surgery may be an option for many types of diseases, we’ve compiled some of the most common reasons throat surgery may be needed. Throat surgery for discovering cancer. Oral cancer can develop in any part […]
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, an estimated 49,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer, which affects the back of the mouth or the throat. Sadly, of those newly diagnosed, only 57 percent will be alive in five years. Early detection and diagnosis One of the first signs of cancer is a mass located […]
“Mom, my throat hurts.” This is a very common complaint among school-age children. Parents may wonder, is it time for antibiotics, or is this a virus that has to “run its course”? It’s difficult to determine the cause of a sore throat: It could be the result of anything from allergies to heartburn. However, two of the […]
What Is Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)? The term reflux comes from a Greek word that means “backflow”. It usually refers to the backflow of stomach contents. Normally, once the things we eat reach the stomach, digestion should begin without stomach contents coming back up again……..refluxing. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) refers to the backflow of food or stomach […]