Throat, voice and sleep
Throat, voice and sleep: read practical guides to symptoms, assessment, treatment options and when to seek care.
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How long should hoarseness last before laryngoscopy?
Learn why hoarseness occurs, when four-week symptoms need laryngoscopy, how ENT assessment works, treatment options, voice care and urgent red flags.
Read article →Sleep & AirwaySnoring or sleep apnoea: when should adults be assessed?
Learn when snoring may signal sleep apnoea, when a sleep study is needed, the roles of CPAP and surgery, and which warning signs need urgent care.
Read article →ThroatTonsillitis: causes, symptoms and care
Viral or bacterial inflammation of the tonsils can cause sore throat, fever and painful swallowing.
Read article →ThroatTonsil stones (tonsilloliths)
Food debris, cells and bacteria may collect in tonsil crypts and form small white or yellow deposits.
Read article →VoiceVocal-cord polyps and nodules
Voice overuse, irritation or trauma can produce benign vocal-fold lesions.
Read article →These articles provide general patient education and do not replace individual diagnosis or care. Seek prompt help for breathing difficulty, sudden hearing loss or other urgent symptoms.