Is Laryngitis Causing Your Throat Symptoms?
If you’ve noticed that lately, your voice sounds weak or raspy when talking at work or ordering lunch from Tamp & Grind, it may be due to laryngitis. What Is Laryngitis? Laryngitis is an inflammation of your larynx that affects your vocal cords and causes changes to your voice. The condition is usually temporary, lasting…
When Should I See an ENT if I’ve Lost My Voice?
Losing your voice can be frustrating and unnerving—especially if you don’t know why. While many cases of voice loss resolve on their own within a few days, others could be symptomatic of an underlying condition and require ENT treatment. Let’s take a look at how your voice works, what the common causes of voice loss…
How Can You Treat Cobblestone Throat?
Cobblestone throat is the presence of pebble-like bumps in the throat. While not usually a cause for alarm, cobblestone throat can be annoying or uncomfortable. Depending on the cause of your cobblestone throat, you may experience symptoms including a dry cough, hoarseness, bad breath, fever, stuffiness, pain when you talk or swallow and a feeling…
What’s Causing Your Postnasal Drip?
Postnasal drip happens when your body overproduces mucus, which drips down the back of your nose and into your throat. Symptoms of postnasal drip may include but are not limited to: Production of mucus in the nose and throat is normal and beneficial. Mucus serves many functions, including: Your nose and throat glands may produce…
Can Stress Worsen Acid Reflux?
Stress can have a significant impact on your health and exacerbate the symptoms of many conditions, including acid reflux. What Is Acid Reflux? Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when the lower sphincter of your esophagus doesn’t close properly and allows stomach acid to flow up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms….
What to Know About a Chronic Sore Throat
We’ve all experienced the occasional sore throat due to an infection or something irritating in the air. However, if you have a chronic sore throat, you may be dealing with a condition that requires further medical treatment. The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Sore Throat Acute sore throats are commonly caused by either a viral…
Why is My Throat Burning?
Numerous health conditions can cause the sensation of burning in the throat. Let’s take a look at a few of the more common ones as well as steps you can take to reduce your discomfort and manage your symptoms. GERD or LPR Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid regularly flows back up into…
What Causes Tightness in the Throat?
Feeling a tightness in your throat can be an unsettling sensation. Let’s examine a few of the more common causes of throat tightness, as well as when you should seek treatment. What Does a Tight Throat Feel Like? Throat tightness can feel different to different people. It has been described as feeling like: A band…
Is There a Link Between GERD and Certain Cancers?
While the occasional bout of acid reflux is unpleasant, it usually doesn’t require more than over-the-counter antacids from Sentry Drug. However, if you find yourself experiencing heartburn and or other reflux symptoms frequently, you may have what’s known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Not only can GERD symptoms negatively impact your quality of life, but…
What’s Behind Your Chronic Sore Throat
We’re at that point in the year where it seems like everyone is coming down with something. A lot of coughing, sniffling and sore throats. If your sore throat is from a respiratory infection like a cold, it usually goes away in a few days. However, if the soreness lingers for weeks or comes back…
