A Guide to Postnasal Drip: Causes and Effective Remedies
Have you ever felt that annoying tickle at the back of your throat that just won’t quit? That might be postnasal drip—a common condition where excess mucus accumulates and trickles down your throat. This isn’t just a minor irritation; it can manifest as persistent coughing, an unrelenting urge to clear your throat, a sore throat,…
How Can Your ENT Health Affect Your Sleep?
Sleep is essential to your health and well-being, yet many people struggle to get their full eight hours. One often overlooked obstacle to a good night’s rest is your ENT health. Let’s take a look at the connection between ENT issues and poor sleep and give you a few tips on how to get to…
Chronic Coughing: Understanding the Causes and Treatments
Everyone coughs from time to time. Whether you have something stuck in your throat or you’re just getting over a cold, a short-term cough can be an annoying but easily ignored symptom. However, when coughing persists for longer than eight weeks, it may be time to see an ENT provider. Symptoms of Chronic Cough Chronic…
What To Know About Dysphonia
Voice hoarseness, or dysphonia, is a condition many people encounter, often after spending a night out at a lively sports event at the Ford Center, attending a concert or even as a result of dry air. This alteration in the voice’s normal sound isn’t always a cause for concern, but identifying its cause and symptom…
What Is the Connection Between Dry Air and ENT Health?
People in the United States spend an average of 90% of their time indoors. When we spend a lot of time in one place, it’s crucial to ensure that place doesn’t negatively impact our health. Too much dry air in your home is one way that your environment can affect you. Let’s look at a…
Direct Laryngoscopy: What To Expect
You may have heard the term “voice box” before. Your voice box, also called your larynx, sits above your trachea (windpipe) and behind your esophagus. It makes it possible for you to call out to your friends at Armentrout Preserve, talk on the phone and sing your favorite songs. Not only does your voice box…
What To Know About Benign Laryngeal Tumors
A benign laryngeal tumor is a noncancerous growth in the throat. Benign laryngeal tumors can occur in children and adults and typically have a positive outlook due to being noncancerous. The most common symptom of onset is hoarseness, so if you’ve found yourself losing your voice during coffee chats at Top Hat Café, read on…
Why Am I Coughing at Night?
Feeling fine all day only to find that you have a persistent cough when it’s time to go to bed can seem a little strange, but there are actually a few different reasons this may happen. Common Causes of a Nighttime Cough Two common causes of a nighttime cough include gastroesophageal reflux disease and postnasal…
Why Do You Clear Your Throat (And How to Care For It)
Throat clearing, though a common occurrence, can become problematic when persistent, indicating underlying health issues and has the ability to damage your vocal cords. To ensure a healthy throat, it’s crucial to prioritize prevention and effective management strategies. Prevention Tactics Taking proactive measures to prevent persistent throat clearing involves adopting healthy habits and recognizing potential…
What are Common Causes of Voice Hoarseness?
Voice hoarseness, or dysphonia, is when your voice sounds hoarse, raspy or strained. It’s very common and likely to occur in one in three people during their life. It’s also rarely a sign of serious illness and can have a multitude of causes. Symptoms of Hoarseness Hoarseness is common among those who use their voice…