Throat Conditions

Adenoid Surgery | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Adenoid Surgery

Adenoids are small glands in the throat at the back of the nose. They are there to fight germs in younger children. We believe that after the age of about three years...

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Tonsil Surgery | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Tonsil Surgery

Tonsils are small glands in the throat, one on each side. They are there to fight germs when you are a young child. After the age of about three years...

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Sore Throat | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Sore Throat

A sore throat is one of the most common conditions seen by a family General Practitioner (GP). People use the term to describe almost any feeling in the...

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Microlaryngoscopy | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Microlaryngoscopy

Microlaryngoscopy is the examination of your larynx (voice box) while you are under a general anaesthetic. Microlaryngoscopy is done to find and treat...

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Oesophagoscopy | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Oesophagoscopy

Oesophagoscopy is the examination of your gullet (swallowing tube) while you are under a general anaesthetic. It is done to help problems of the gullet...

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Bad Breath | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Bad Breath (Halotosis)

Bad breath (Halitosis) is a widespread condition affecting about a quarter of adults. The most common cause of bad breath is decaying food debris between...

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Hoarseness and Laryngitis | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Hoarseness and Laryngitis

Hoarseness is often used to describe a change to the voice. People suffering from hoarseness may experience a strained, raspy and/or breathy voice...

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Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea | ENT Doctor Cape Town
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Snoring is a common sleep related breathing disorder. Snoring is the noise produced by the soft palate (top of mouth) and the upper respiratory tract when there is excessive vibration.

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What can I do to Help my Snoring | ENT Doctor Cape Town