- male
- 20 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have chronic tonsillitis and my doctor recommended tonsillectomy with uvulopalatoplasty, laser endoscopy, and turbinate reduction surgery. But I'm preparing for army selection will these surgeries affect my chances during medical evaluation?
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View allI'm having some issues with my voice. Sometimes, people can't hear me well, and other times it sounds like my voice splits into two different tonesone thin and one thick. It's been quite confusing, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Could it be something serious, or is there a simple explanation for this?
It sounds like you may be experiencing voice changes. This could be due to various reasons such as vocal strain, throat infections, or other underlying medical conditions. To help improve your voice quality, you can try using lozenges like Strepsils for soothing the throat and reducing inflammation. Additionally, you can use steam inhalation with menthol (such as Vicks) to help with any congestion or irritation in the throat. If the issue persists, it would be advisable to consult with an ENT specialist for further evaluation and management.
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I've been told to take steam twice a day to help with throat, ear, and nose issues, but I'm worried if doing this regularly might lead to pneumonia in the lungs. Can inhaling too much steam actually cause such problems?
no it does not cause pneumonia but excess steam causes sinusitis and nose problems ,avoid taking steam and avoid salt water gargling
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I've been feeling this needle-like sensation in my throat for the past couple of days and it's really bothering me. Its not where my tonsils usually are, so I dont think its that. It gets worse when I'm lying down. Any ideas on what it could be or how to make it better?
That could be mucosal congestion,consume warm foods and take warm water u will feel better,if it's becoming worse visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.
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