Throat problems like sore throats and tonsillitis are frequent ENT issues that can signal infections or irritants, often resolving with care but needing prompt attention to avoid complications.
- Pharyngitis (Sore Throat): Inflammation of the pharynx from viruses, bacteria, or irritants causes pain on swallowing, scratchiness, fever, swollen glands, and red tonsils with possible white patches. Viral cases are most common and self-limit in 5-7 days.
Treat with rest, hydration, pain relievers like paracetamol or ibuprofen, lozenges, and saltwater gargles; antibiotics target bacterial strep confirmed by swab. - Tonsillitis: Tonsil swelling from infections leads to severe pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, bad breath, and enlarged neck nodes, peaking in children.
Antibiotics for bacterial forms, hydration, and soft foods help; recurrent cases may need tonsillectomy. - Laryngitis: Voice box inflammation causes hoarseness, voice loss, dry cough, and throat irritation from overuse, colds, or smoke. Voice rest, humidifiers, and avoiding irritants speed recovery; steroids aid severe vocal strain.
Dr. Abhilasha Sadhoo has expertise in various surgeries like endoscopic sinus surgeries, ear surgeries, thyroid and surgeries, phonosurgery, laryngeal and oral laser surgery and head and neck cancer surgery.
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Survey No 37 & 38, KIMS Hospitals, Hosur Rd, Konappana Agrahara, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
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At KIMS Hospital, Electronic City