What disease can affect the throat?

What disease can affect the throat?

Conditions Treated

• Heartburn / Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Laryngeal Cancer (cancer of the larynx)
• Salivary Gland Diseases and Disorders.
• Sore Throat.
• Strep Throat.
• Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
• Tonsillitis.
• Voice Disorders.

  How do you detect throat problems?

  Some tests that are commonly used to assess the throat include:

  1. Flexible laryngoscopy.
  2. Videostroboscopy.
  3. Laryngeal Electromyography (laryngeal EMG).
  4. Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS).
  5. Esophagogram.
  6. Throat biopsies.

  What are the side effects of throat clearing?

  Common accompanying symptoms of throat clearing are. Hoarseness. Noisy breathing. Sore throat. Runny nose and congestion. Difficulty swallowing. Feeling that food is stuck in the chest. Feeling drainage in the back of the throat. Cough. Heartburn. Bad breath.

  What does it mean when you have a persistent sore throat?

  Sore throats can result in pain, a scratchy sensation, hoarseness, and burning when you swallow. A persistent sore throat can recur multiple times, or it can be long term (chronic). A persistent sore throat can result from a variety of conditions, including a handful of potentially dangerous infections,…

  What happens when you have too much phlegm in your throat?

  Phlegm (pronounced FLEM) is the secretions found in the throat including saliva, nasal secretions and sometimes acid secretions from the stomach. Phlegm becomes problematic if it interrupts voice production, breathing or swallowing. Too much phlegm may cause a “wet” or “gurgly” voice, or even difficulty swallowing.

  Which is the most common cause of throat clearing?

  1 Reflux. Most people who complain of chronic throat clearing have a disorder called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). 2 Postnasal drainage. Another common cause of throat clearing is postnasal drip. 3 Zenker’s diverticulum. 4 Chronic motor tic disorder. 5 Tourette syndrome.

  Is it possible to have an excessive throat clearing?

  Yes, problems with various parts of the respiratory tract can cause a need for excessive throat clearing. Asthma and chronic bronchitis can both cause throat clearing along with the more common symptoms of cough and difficulty breathing.

  When to see an Ent for throat problems?

  If you are experiencing a chronic cough, speech and/or swallowing problems, a sore throat that doesn’t go away, hoarseness, problems with your voice, or other issues, see your ENT specialist for a diagnosis, symptom relief, and treatment recommendations. It’s hard to ignore a problem with the throat.

  What are the different types of throat problems?

  Conditions of the throat can range from a simple sore throat to conditions that impact speaking, swallowing, and breathing, to serious issues like cancer.

  What causes throat pain and how to get rid of it?

  9 Causes for Throat Clearing and How to Make It Stop 1 Reflux. 2 Postnasal drainage. 3 Zenker’s diverticulum. 4 Chronic motor tic disorder. 5 Tourette syndrome. 6 (more items)