Category: Throat complaints
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Snoring – the respiratory system’s alarm: when does it signal serious problems?
Many people regard snoring as a minor domestic nuisance or a subject for jokes. However, snoring is not always merely a sound that disturbs others at home. Sometimes it signals narrowing of the airways and a serious condition – obstructive sleep apnoea. Our otolaryngologist, Dr Rudīte Pivņenko, explains how to distinguish harmless snoring from situations…
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A “Lump in the Throat” and a Chronic Cough? Reflux Disease May Be to Blame
Many people recognize a burning sensation behind the breastbone after a large meal as a sign of reflux disease. However, there is also so-called “silent reflux,” or laryngopharyngeal reflux, which often does not present with typical heartburn. Instead, a person experiences throat irritation, persistent throat-clearing, a “lump sensation” in the throat, or a cough with…
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Voice hoarseness and loss of voice – when will it go away on its own, and when should I go to ENT?
In most cases, a hoarse or lost voice is due to a viral infection or vocal strain and recovers within a few weeks. However, if the voice changes are long-lasting, they should not be ignored. The manager of our clinic, dr. med. Rudolfs Janis Viksne explains the most common causes, risk signs and situations when…
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How to treat runny nose, sore throat and ears at home?
Every year, with the onset of the viral season, a similar scenario repeats itself in doctors' offices – people come with a stuffy nose, a sore throat or ear discomfort, hoping to find a quick solution. Antibiotics seem to be the most effective. However, as our head of the clinic Dr. Med. Rudolfs Janis Viksne…