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Throat cancer is a common type of cancer, but when caught early it’s very treatable. Throat cancer happens when cells in the throat begin to divide in an abnormal way and form lumps or tumours. These tumours may grow into nearby tissues and organs like the thyroid gland, vocal cords and salivary glands.  The risk…

Mouth ulcers are a common—and painful—medical condition, but they can be caused by a number of different factors and can sometimes be a sign of a health concern. This article will explain the most common causes of ulcers and how to treat them. What causes mouth ulcers? Oral thrush Oral thrush is a yeast infection…

Tongue ulcers are painful and can lead to eating and swallowing difficulties. Regardless of the cause of tongue ulcers, they can make it hard to drink or eat anything. In most cases, these ulcers go away without any intervention after a few weeks, but there are a few natural remedies you can try. Read on…

Tonsillitis is most commonly seen in children, however, older teenagers or adults can experience it too. It can be painful and quite bothersome, and sometimes needs to be medically treated if it becomes a chronic condition. What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is a common infection which causes your tonsils to become inflamed. Your tonsils are two…

Sleep apnoea is not easy to cope with as a good night’s rest is vital for our mental and physical health. When our sleep is consistently disturbed, it may be necessary to have a little help and assistance. Here are some small and meaningful ways to help a partner with sleep apnoea – and also…

What are mouth ulcers? Mouth ulcers are a common issue that can appear seemingly for no reason. They are small and tend to appear inside the mouth on the cheeks, tongue or lips, and can form on their own or in groups. They can be very painful and uncomfortable but often go away on their…

If you have ever had a mouth ulcer, you know how painful and uncomfortable it can be. Whilst there is no definite cause for these small sores, there are some factors that can contribute to triggering them, explaining why some people suffer from them more than others. Fortunately, there are things you can do to…

Sleep apnoea, a disorder affecting sleep, can be severe if not treated. Sleep apnoea causes a patient’s breathing to suddenly stop and start during sleep. There are three types of sleep apnoea: Obstructive sleep apnoea: The most common type arises due to throat muscles relaxing. Central sleep apnoea: When the brain fails to send messages…

Hoarseness, medically known as dysphonia, is an abnormal change in the quality of your voice. The voice of a patient suffering from hoarseness may be described as strained, raspy, breathy and low in volume. Though we often associate conditions of the throat with the winter season, hoarseness is just as common in the warmer months.…

A hoarse voice means your speech may be strained or raspy, and you may be speaking at a lower pitch or at a softer volume. Some people find their throat feels scratchy. Hoarseness is usually painless and does not often last for a long time. However, it can cause discomfort, be annoying or stressful, and…