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What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a health condition that involves an interruption in breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea can affect the quality of your sleep and the sleep of those around you. Within the UK, an average of 1.5 million people are affected by sleep apnea making it a common, yet dangerous condition.…

Swallowing difficulties Swallowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia, can range in severity from having problems swallowing certain foods and drinks to being unable to swallow at all. Signs of dysphagia include choking or coughing when eating or drinking, bringing food back up, persistent drooling, the inability to chew properly, a sensation that food is stuck…

Sleep apnoea is a condition that is invisible to you, as it happens while you’re asleep. Symptoms include breathing stopping and starting, loud snoring and waking up a lot during the night. During the day, you may feel very tired and have trouble concentrating. Other side effects include mood swings and having a headache when…

Do you have issues getting a restful night’s sleep? Do you find yourself regularly waking up in the middle of the night feeling breathless? If so, it’s possible that you could have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition that can drastically negatively impact your overall health if it is left untreated. However,…

Despite being painful and uncomfortable, mouth ulcers are pretty common and should typically clear on their own within a couple of weeks. While mouth ulcers are rarely a sign of illness, it may be worthwhile arranging a checkup at ENT Sheffield if you persistently experience them or they seem to last longer than usual. Ways…

Throat cancer is a general term used to describe two different types of cancers – cancer of the throat (pharynx) and cancer of the voice box (larynx). Whilst cancers can develop at any time, there are certain things you can do to try and prevent throat cancer from developing – some of the tips below…

Hoarseness is often a sign of an issue with the vocal folds in your larynx. Symptoms include a raspy/strained sound to your voice and a lower pitch than usual. There are a number of different things that can cause hoarseness, and it is important to get a proper diagnosis so you can treat it correctly.…

Hoarseness is an abnormal change in voice that’s medically known as dysphonia. While it’s a common condition that’s often experienced in conjunction with a scratchy or dry throat, patients should take it seriously and seek medical attention immediately. The good news is that you can prevent voice hoarseness by taking several actions, as mentioned below.…

Having a hoarse voice doesn’t always also involve a sore throat. There are various reasons to experience hoarseness, including putting too much strain on the delicate mechanisms used for speaking or suffering from a severe cold. Whatever the cause, having a croaky or non-existent voice can be unpleasant and a source of substantial inconvenience. It…

Winter coughs, colds, flu and COVID-19 can all result in a sore throat and subsequent changes to the way you speak. Even after the other symptoms have cleared, your voice can be strained or husky, and it can take a while for it to return to its normal tone. Cases of laryngitis, (an inflammation of…