Don't put off a sore throat or hoarse voice for long
Even common throat symptoms need their cause checked if they keep coming back.
Tonsillitis
Do you have any of these symptoms?
Painful swallowing Your throat hurts so much that swallowing food is difficult
High fever You have a high fever
Swollen tonsils Your tonsils are red and swollen, or white discharge is visible
Keeps coming back Tonsillitis keeps coming back
If even one of these applies to you, consider seeing a doctor.
Tests and treatment How we provide care
- Test
Examining the tonsils
We look inside your throat to check how swollen the tonsils are and whether there is any discharge.
- Treatment
Treatment based on the findings
Treatment is planned according to what we find.
Care and outlook
If it keeps coming back, we also discuss the possibility of it becoming chronic.
Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Do you have any of these symptoms?
Hoarse voice Hoarseness lasts 2 weeks or longer
Lump in the throat It feels like something is stuck in your throat
Frequent throat clearing You often clear your throat
Heartburn You also have heartburn
If even one of these applies to you, consider seeing a doctor.
Tests and treatment How we provide care
- Test
Examining the larynx
We check how long you have had symptoms and the condition of your larynx.
- Treatment
Medication and lifestyle care
We guide you on medication together with lifestyle management.
Care and outlook
Late meals, spicy or irritating food, drinking and smoking, lack of sleep and a dry environment can make symptoms worse.
We also look at your meal times and sleep habits.
Stomatitis
Do you have any of these symptoms?
Mouth sores You often get painful sores in your mouth
Tongue pain Your tongue has sores or hurts
Uncomfortable eating Eating is uncomfortable because of the pain
Keeps recurring It keeps recurring
If even one of these applies to you, consider seeing a doctor.
Tests and treatment How we provide care
- Test
Examining the mouth
We check the condition of the lining of your mouth.
- Treatment
Medication and lining protection
We check whether you need medication or care to protect the lining.
Care and outlook
If it recurs often or is uncomfortable enough to make eating hard, please come in for a consultation.
Related care Snoring · Sleep apnea
Snoring should be checked to see whether it is just a habit or a breathing problem.
Throat care FAQ
Common questions about tonsillitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux and stomatitis.
How can I tell tonsillitis from a cold?
With tonsillitis, the throat pain is severe and swallowing can be difficult, or the tonsils may be red and swollen with white discharge. Even if it feels like a cold, if you have a high fever, a very sore throat or tonsil swelling that keeps coming back, it is a good idea to see a doctor to find the cause.Should I see a doctor if hoarseness lasts a long time?
Your voice may become hoarse for a while after a cold or overusing it, but if hoarseness lasts 2 weeks or longer, or comes with a feeling of something stuck in your throat, coughing or heartburn, other causes such as laryngopharyngeal reflux need to be checked.How is laryngopharyngeal reflux managed?
Along with stomach acid reflux, lifestyle habits such as eating and sleeping can play a part. At your visit, we check the condition of your larynx and explain medication and lifestyle measures.Can an ENT clinic help when mouth sores keep coming back?
When pain and sores in the lining of the mouth keep coming back, as with stomatitis, glossitis or aphthous ulcers, an ENT clinic can check the condition. If it greatly affects your daily life or recurs often, it is a good idea to discuss whether you need medication or care to protect the lining.
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If your throat symptoms keep coming back, have them checked by a doctor first.
We look at how long you have had symptoms and what comes with them, then guide you on the next steps of care.