Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Persistent Sore Throats
A sore throat can turn a simple meal or conversation into an uncomfortable experience. While most sore throats clear up within 10 days, some can linger for weeks or return frequently. Although short-term sore throats are more common, chronic cases, also called chronic pharyngitis, still impact millions in the U.S. annually. Let’s look at why…
What Is Laryngitis?
This common vocal cord disorder will make your voice sound hoarse. While symptoms range from short-lived to long-lasting, most cases are not serious. But it is important to keep track of your symptoms, as persistent hoarseness may be a sign of a more serious condition. How Vocal Cords Work Your larynx is the structure that…
What Are Tonsil Stones?
Affecting eight percent of adults, tonsil stones occur when dead skin cells, bacteria and food become trapped in the small crevice on the surface of the tonsils. Eventually, the debris gets pushed together and forms hard balls known as tonsil stones. Understanding the signs and symptoms of this condition can help ensure you seek treatment…
What Is a Neuroblastoma?
This rare type of cancerous tumor is most often found in children under the age of five. Neuroblastomas start in the nerve cells of the sympathetic nervous system, which includes the spine, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis. They are also commonly found in the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys. While rare, understanding…
Chicken Soup: Good for the Soul…and the Sore Throat
Winter in Athens is a time where many enjoy festive decorations, action-packed football games, decadent cookies and pies and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately, it’s also prime cold and flu season. You take the good with the bad, right? One of the first signs of a respiratory virus is a sore throat. This causes…
A How-to Guide for Treating Acid Reflux at Home
It’s believed that about one in every five people in Georgia suffers from acid reflux. This condition, characterized by a painful burning sensation in the chest that usually occurs following a meal, affects 60 million people across the U.S. Instead of reaching for antacids, which aren’t always effective, try some natural remedies at home to…