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How to Stop a GERD Cough
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…
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Have You Experienced One of These Common Vocal Cord Injuries?
The gift of speech is often taken for granted until disease or injury takes it away or makes it difficult to communicate. In the United States, an estimated 7.5 million Americans have difficulty using their…
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What Causes Goiters?
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…
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Can Children Have Sleep Apnea?
Yes, 2 to 4 percent of children have a form of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and ten percent snore regularly, leaving them susceptible to the same health risks and problems that occur in adults with…
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When Is Throat Surgery Needed?
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…
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Do You Feel a Mass in Your Neck? Be Prepared to Answer These Questions at Your Doctor Appointment
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…
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How to Explain a Tonsillectomy to Your Child
In this article: Updated: September 2024 For months–maybe even years– your child has dealt with chronic throat issues and infections. Then, one of our ENTs in Raleigh recommended a tonsillectomy. You’re relieved to have a solution, but…
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Is it Strep Throat or Tonsillitis?
“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…
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How Acid Reflux Can Affect Your Throat
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…
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Thyroid Nodules
The thyroid gland sits in the front part of the neck below and overlying the larynx or voice box. It secretes hormones that help regulate overall body metabolism and maintain calcium balance in the body.…
