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  Throat/Voice/Swallowing

Throat

* Tonsils & Adenoids:  Tonsils and adenoids are near the entrance to the breathing passages where they can catch incoming germs, which cause infections. They "sample" bacteria and viruses and can become infected themselves.  More...

* Laryngeal (Voice Box) Cancer:  This fact sheet provides information on the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of laryngeal (voice box) cancer.  More...

* Salivary Glands: Your Salivary Glands are found in and around your mouth and throat. They all secrete saliva into your mouth, but in different ways.  More...

* Sore Throats:  Sore throat is a symptom of many medical disorders. Infections cause the majority of sore throats and are contagious.  More...

Voice

* Why am I Hoarse?:  Hoarseness is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or there may be changes in loudness or pitch.  More...

* Maintaining a Healthy Voice:  This fact sheet offers tips on how to keep your voice healthy and how to know if you may have voice problems.  More...

* Most Common Voice Disorders:  Most changes in the voice result from a medical disorder.  Failure to seek a physician’s care can lead to hoarseness and more serious problems such as those discussed in this fact sheet.  More...

Swallowing

* Trouble swallowing:  Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) is common among all age groups, especially the elderly. The term dysphagia refers to the feeling of difficulty passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach.  More...