Throat Care

Complaints involving the throat are the most common reason for visiting a physician.  At Capital Otolaryngology in Austin, Texas, we can provide a thorough evaluation of the entire throat in our office with a painless fiber-optic telescope. Capital Otolaryngology can successfully treat both medical and surgical disorders of the throat. 

Common complaints of the throat include:

Chronic sore throat - Chronic allergies, sinus infections, stomach reflux, and many other common disorders can result in chronic irritation of the throat. We identify and treat your specific causes.

Recurring tonsillitis - Recurring infections with streptococcus bacteria with severe sore throat and fever. Sometimes patients may develop an abscess (collection of fluid) next to the tonsil that limits the ability to open the mouth. Tonsillectomy can now be performed as an outpatient procedure with modern techniques to reduce the pain and speed up recovery.

Chronic tonsillitis - Chronic collection of infected material in the tonsils with bad breath and a sore throat. Tonsillectomy can now be performed as an outpatient procedure with modern techniques to reduce the pain and speed up recovery.

Enlarged tonsils - Enlarged tonsils may cause snoring, mouth breathing, and sleep apnea. Tonsillectomy resolves these issues.

Mouth ulcers and tongue inflammation - Viral and bacterial infections, vitamin deficiencies, and oral cancers can cause these complaints. We can help identify the cause and work to resolve these chronic issues.

Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) - many patients may experience difficulty swallowing, painful swallowing, a lump or pressure sensation in their throat. This may be from thyroid conditions, upper esophageal sphincter spasm (cricopharyngeal spasm), reflux, allergies or sinus infections, and other disorders. A thorough evaluation by our specialists at Capital Otolaryngology can lead to the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.