ENT Insights and Blogs

Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) occur when the coordinated muscle and nerve action required for swallowing breaks down. In Singapore, common causes include laryngopharyngeal reflux, cricopharyngeal dysfunction, Zenker's diverticulum, neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease or stroke, and head and neck cancer. Treatment depends on the cause and may include botulinum toxin injection, endoscopic dilation, laser or stapling surgery, or swallowing rehabilitation.

Globus is the sensation of a lump or tightness in the throat with no actual obstruction Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a common cause — and many patients have no heartburn at all This post explains why throat symptoms can occur without classic reflux signs Diagnosis and management options are outlined Laryngopharyngeal reflux causes inflammation of the throat and voice box, producing the characteristic sensation of a lump or tightness — even in patients who have no heartbu

Laryngopharyngeal reflux — where stomach contents reach the throat and voice box — frequently occurs without heartburn, which is why it is so often missed or misdiagnosed. The characteristic symptoms are throat clearing, chronic cough, globus sensation, and hoarseness rather than the burning chest discomfort of typical gastro-oesophageal reflux, and treatment requires both dietary modification and acid suppression over a sustained period.