A peritonsillar abscess, or also commonly known with its simple name Quinsy, is a collection of pus fromed in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils.This abscess can cause pain, swelling, and in some cases can block the throat, causing difficulties in swallowing, speaking, and breathing.Quinsy often happens as a complication of tonsillitis, a throat infection, and is caused by a bacterial infection.The treatment will be based on draining the abscess to remove it, or in severe cases, a small incision to remove the abscess. Medications are also administered for the bacterial infection.
A retropharyngeal abscess is the collection of pus at the back of the throat, caused by a bacterial infection. The symptoms for a retropharyngeal abscess are swallowing difficulties, having a stiff neck, and noisy breathing.Since it is a bacterial infection, retropharyngeal abscess can usually be treated with antibiotics.
A common cold can be caused by viral infection or bacterial infection. It is important to diagnose the cause of the cold accurately before any treatment so that the treatment can be done safely and effectively.
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the voice box or vocal cords due to overuse, irritation, or infection. There are two types of laryngitis: acute/short term (less than 3 weeks), or chronic/long term (more than 3 weeks).Some of the symptoms of laryngitis are:Weak voice or voice losstickling sensation and a raw feeling at your throatdry throatdry coughLaryngitis can usually be treated with medications to treat the infection and reduce the inflammation. For chronic laryngitis, the root cause of the condition must be diagnosed to be treated accordingly.
Tonsillitis is an infection in the throat, causing inflammation usually due to viral infection or sometimes bacterial infection.Some of the symptoms of tonsillitis are:Red, swollen tonsilsWhite or yellow coating on the tonsils (back of the throat)painful sore throatpainful swallowingenlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neckbad breathAn early diagnosis can help the doctor treat your condition effectively with medications, but in severe cases, surgery may be required.
Tonsillitis is an infection in the throat, causing inflammation usually due to viral infection or sometimes bacterial infection.Some of the symptoms of tonsillitis are:Red, swollen tonsilsWhite or yellow coating on the tonsils (back of the throat)painful sore throatpainful swallowingenlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neckbad breathAn early diagnosis can help the doctor treat your condition effectively with medications, but in severe cases, surgery may be required.The surgery to remove the tonsils, known as tonsillectomy, is used to treat recurring tonsillitis that doesn't respond to antibiotics. This procedure is usually done as an outpatient procedure, and recovery may take up to 2 weeks.
There are several types of speech disorders, and different types of speech disorders can be caused by different factors. A common speech disorder is cluttering, which is a speech and fluency disorder that causes a rapid rate of speech, making speech difficult to understand. This can be caused by the paralysis of speech muscles due to the damage to the nerves or may also be related to the brain.Treatment of speech disorders depend on the type and cause of the condition. To effectively treat the condition, a speech test can be done at a specialist clinic to find out the root cause so that it can be treated accordingly.
Swallowing difficulties is known as dysphagia medically. This can be the problem of swallowing certain foods or liquids, or sometimes not being able to swallow at all.Dysphagia can be caused by nerve or muscle degeneration involved in the movement of swallowing, and is usually treated with medications. If there is a tumour involved, surgery is required to remove the tumour.
Allergic coughs can be caused by allergen in the air. Sometimes, these coughs can come with symptoms like stuffy nose and sneezing, or in more severe cases, may cause breathing difficulties.The doctor can do a test to find out what are the allergens that are causing your coughs to help treat your condition.
Do you always experience heartburn specifically at night or in the morning? Acid reflux is also known as heartburn. It is a condition where a warm and burning sensation is felt typically in the regions below the throat all the way to the region below the chest bone. This happens when stomach acid rises to the throat or mouth and leave a sour or bitter aftertaste. Acid reflux can usually be treated with medications but needs to be treated early, or the frequent acid production may damage the throat.
Throat irritation can range from mild irritation to severe conditions underlying causing the uneasiness in the throat.An itchy or irritated throat is usually an immune system reaction to allergy triggers, unlesss if it is caused by an underlying condition.If you have had prolonged periods of throat irritation, you can get your condition checked by a specialist doctor to get the right treatment
The supraglottis is the upper part of the larynx, or your voice box. It is the area above the vocal cords. Tumours at the supraglottic area has chances to be cancel cells, and can affect the function of the larynx, including speech, swallowing, and breathing.Early detection of supraglottic tumours is important to effectively treat the condition and prevent further complications.
Vocal cord lesions are also known as vocal fold lesions. These are non-cancerous growths in the vocal cords, and can come in the form of nodules, polyps, or cysts.Lesions can cause voice harshness, and are usually a result of vocal overuse or vocal cord trauma and injury.Treatments for vocal cord lesions include voice rest, voice therapy, or a surgery to treat abnormalitis on the vocal cord.
Salivary gland stones, also known as salivary duct stones, are growth in the salivary gland or duct that can block the flow of saliva into the mouth. These growths are made up of calcium chemicals in the saliva accumulating, and can be caused by dehydration, poor eating habits, or side effects of some medications.Treatments for salivary gland stones are done to remove the stones. For small stones, they can be drained out by the doctor, but for big ones, surgical incisions may be needed.
Salivary gland tumours can be cancerous or non-cancerous. For non-cancerous (benign) ones, they appear as painless salivary mass and can be removed via excision or radiation.
Salivary gland tumours can be cancerous or non-cancerous. For non-cancerous (benign) ones, they appear as painless salivary mass and can be removed via excision or radiation.
A vocal cord polyps can occur on either one or both vocal cords. Tend to appeared to have more blood vessels and appear reddish in colour than nodules. Usually they can vary in size and shape and are usually larger than nodules and resemble blisters. Polyps can be caused by different forms of :trauma singing screamingcheerleadingexcessive talkingmuscle tension, like, smoking,alcohol use, sinusitis, allergies Can result in hoarseness, breathiness, multiple tones, loss of vocal range, vocal fatigue or loss of voice. Vocal cord polypectomy can be a true emergency if the polyp obstructs the airway and causes respiratory distress.
Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the piglottis, the flap at the base of the tongue. Epiglottitis is usually caused by bacterial infection.Some of the symptoms of epiglottitis are:swallowing problemsuncontrolled droolingvoice changeincreased breathing rateEpiglottitis can usually be treated with medications to reduce the inflammation and to get rid of the bacteria causing the condition.
Diphtheria is a killer disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It affects the mucous membranes of our throat and nose by producing toxins that are poisonous for our body.Diphtheria is contagious and can be spread from one person to another through respiratory release like coughing or sneezing. A person can also be infected with Diphtheria upon contact with the bacteria.Some symptoms of Diphthera include: Thick grey-white coating at the back of the throat formed by tissues destroyed by bacteria toxinExtreme fatigue/weaknessSevere sore throatHigh fever (38C and above)Swollen glands on the neckDifficulty breathing/swallowingIn Malaysia, vaccines are available and should be taken by all children below the age of seven.When travelling, booster diphtheria vaccinations may also be required for places where the disease is more widespread. Do check with your doctor for further information on this!
Croup is a common breathing problem in young children, usually during cold weathers. The main symptoms for croup are harsh, barking coughs while having breathing difficulties, due to the swelling and narrowing in the voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes leading to the lungs.Croup can be treated with nose drops or medications, but it is important to have a specialist doctor diagnose the condition correctly before administering any medications.
A vocal cord paralysis is the condition when there is disruption on the nerve impulses to your voice box, causing a paralysis of the vocal cords muscles. This affects your ability to speak or, in severe cases, your ability to breath.Symptoms of vocal cord paralysis include:breathy or airy voicehoarse or harsh voicenoisy breathingloss of vocal pitchchoking and coughing when swallowinginability to speak loudlyfrequent breaths while speakingloss of gag reflexVocal cord paralysis is usually caused by injuries, but can also be due to viral infections and neurological conditions.Mild vocal cord paralysis can be treated with voice therapy, but for more severe cases, surgical options may be needed based on the cause of the condition.
Functional dysphonia is the condition where one has a poor voice quality, affecting speech but with no obvoius disformities or health problems.The doctor will assess your vocal condition to find out which part that needs correction and carry out the suitable treatment.
Glandular fever is a viral infection that can get better without treatment, but may leave you ill for a period of time.Some of the symptoms of glandular fever are:high feversevere sore throatswollen glands on either side of your neckextreme tiredness or exhaustionYou don't usually get glandular fever more than once because after the first viral attack, your body builds and immunity to fight against the virus as you recover.
Singer's nodules is the common name for vocal cord lesions, non-cancerous growths in the vocal cords, and can come in the form of nodules, polyps, or cysts.Lesions can cause voice harshness, and are usually a result of vocal overuse or vocal cord trauma and injury.Treatments for vocal cord lesions include voice rest, voice therapy, or a surgery to treat abnormalitis on the vocal cord.
Vocal fold injections are done to correct any voice quality problems, like functional dysphonia, the condition where one has a poor voice quality, affecting speech but with no obvoius disformities or health problems.
Pharyngitis is one of the most common types of sore throats. It is the swelling at the back of the throat between the tonsils and the voice box.Pharyngitis can be caused by viral or bacterial infection, and can be treated with medications if the condition doesn't escalate to more severe complications.
