Understanding laryngopharyngeal reflux: Symptoms, differences from GERD, and impact on your throat
In his first article of a two-part series, Professor Martin Anthony Birchall gives us an insight into laryngopharyngeal reflux. He talks about the common symptoms and diagnostic indicators, the key difference between gastroesophageal reflux disease and laryngeal reflux, how does LPR impact the upper respiratory tract and the potential complications
Doctors’ changing views on reflux and the throat: laryngology 3.0
Over the decades there have been new techniques and methods discovered for treatment of throat problems and reflux. Internationally renowned consultant otolaryngologist Professor Martin Anthony Birchall provides a descriptive background of where the treatments started and how far they have come in recent times.
Our voice is a massive part of our identity. However, like the rest of our bodies, it is not invulnerable to the effects of ageing. Leading otolaryngologist Professor Martin Birchall provides his expert insight into how the voice changes with age and how we can help to maintain our voices.
Too hard to breathe: subglottic and tracheal stenosis
Professor Martin Anthony Birchall, renowned otolaryngologist, tells us more about subglottic and tracheal stenosis, a very rare condition that can prevent airflow to the lungs, making it hard to breathe.
Can swallowing problems sometimes be psychological?
Ever feel the sensation of having something stuck in your throat but not sure if anything is really there? Expert otolaryngologist Professor Martin Birchall explains the possible causes and whether stress or anxiety can cause swallowing problems.
Those pesky tonsils: what is tonsillitis and is it contagious?
Tonsils appear to be a leftover of evolution, but they’re still causing problems in the 21st century. Professor Martin Anthony Birchall is here to explain what tonsils are, why we get tonsillitis, and how tonsillitis should be treated.
Laryngeal papillomatosis - what is it and how is this condition treated?
When the throat is infected by HPV, which is rare, it becomes a challenging condition for doctors to treat. This chronic condition is known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) and causes benign growths to develop on the airways. Currently, there is no cure available, but with ongoing research there may be some hope for this problematic disease. Professor Martin Anthony Birchall, a top ENT surgeon, gives us insight into this rare condition.
Come diagnosticare e trattare problemi di gola duratura
Il professor Birchall parla di come dovrebbero essere diagnosticati i problemi della gola cronica e il trattamento su misura che dovrebbe essere somministrato ad ogni paziente.
Il nostro esperto otorinolaringoiatra professor Birchall parla di cause tipiche di problemi di voce, come sono dignosed e spiega come vengono trattati raucedine e paralisi delle corde vocali.
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