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Throat Disorders

Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx. The technical name for throat is pharynx.

Throat problems are common. You've probably had a sore throat. The cause is usually a viral infection, but other causes include allergies, infection with strep bacteria or the upward movement of stomach acids into the esophagus, called gastric reflux.

Other problems that affect the throat include

Most throat problems are minor and go away on their own. Treatments, when needed, depend on the problem.


External Resources

Anthony Sertich M.D., F.A.C.S - Specializing in adult and pediatric disorders of the ear, nose, and throat offering procedures for snoring and sleep apnea care.

Pediatric Otolaryngology - Western Florida practice that is dedicated to the care of children and adolescents with congenital or acquired ear, nose and throat disorders.

Hoover Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates - Located in Hoover, AL. The staff delivers treatments for patients with ear, nose and throat disorders and disease.

Associates in Otolaryngology - Located in Northern Virginia. Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, snoring and sleep disorders.

Luke I. Burke, M.D., P.A. - Located in Houston, Texas. Offering medical and surgical treatments for patients with ear, nose and throat disorders and disease.

Northern Lights Ear Nose and Throat - Dr. Hnatuk and staff deliver medical and surgical treatments for patients with ear, nose and throat disorders and disease.

Arnaldo Garro, M.D. - Located in Clinton, Maryland. Provides medical and surgical treatments for patients with ear, nose and throat disorders and disease.

Dr. Ivor Emanuel - San Francisco ENT and Allergy - Located in San Francisco, California. Medical and surgical treatments for patients with ear, nose and throat and allergy disorders and disease.

Drs. Waguespack and Levine - Located in Brimingham, Alabama. Medical and surgical treatments for patients with ear, nose and throat disorders and disease.

Dwight M. Ellerbe, M.D. - Located in Anchorage, Alaska. Medical and surgical treatments for patients with ear, nose and throat disorders and disease.


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