Throat and Larynx
Common throat-related health issues include sore throats, tonsils, salivary gland issues, voice problems, swallowing disorders, and larynx (voice box) cancer. If you are experiencing pain or other symptoms in your throat, an ENT specialist can help diagnose the source of the issue. Your symptoms and lifestyle will then guide your personalized treatment plan.
Throat symptoms treated by our ENT doctors
A sore throat is a common condition, but an ongoing sore throat that does not get better is a concern. Causes can vary from a cold or allergies, dry air, smoking, or overuse of the voice box, and may lead to difficulty swallowing, continued hoarseness, or loss of voice. An ENT doctor, also called an otolaryngologist, will be able to determine the cause of a chronic sore throat, which could be related to a condition in the sinuses or upper digestive tract.
Services
- Advanced Surgical Treatment of Sleep Apnea
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Advanced Surgical Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Treatment may include oxygen, behavioral changes, surgery, therapy, or the use of a CPAP machine.
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- Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders
Our ENT specialists can help treat your voice problems through consultation, medicine, or surgery (if necessary).
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- Frenulum Clipping
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Frenulum Clipping
Frenulum clipping is the procedure in which the lingual frenulum is cut. It is done when the frenulum seems unusually short or tight.
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- Tongue Tie Clipping
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Tongue Tie Clipping
A frenulum clipping involves a doctor cutting the frenulum, allowing the tongue to move normally.
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- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
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Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies are surgeries to have the tonsils and adenoids removed. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time. But sometimes, only one or the other is removed.
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- Vocal Cord Nodule/Polyp Removal
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Vocal Cord Nodule/Polyp Removal
Vocal cord nodules/polyps can affect your voice or your ability to talk. These unwanted growths can be removed through surgery.
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Conditions
- Laryngeal Cancer (Cancer of the Larynx)
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Laryngeal Cancer (Cancer of the Larynx)
Laryngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the larynx.
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- Laryngitis
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Laryngitis
Laryngitis causes a raspy or hoarse voice due to inflammation of the vocal cords. It can be caused by using your voice too much, infections, breathing in irritants, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux).
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- Salivary Gland Diseases and Disorders
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Salivary Gland Diseases and Disorders
Salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction, or cancer. Problems can also be due to other disorders.
- Sore Throat
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Sore Throat
A soar throat is usually accompanied by pain or irritation in the throat that can occur when swallowing. It's often noticeable with infections, such as a cold or flu.
- Strep Throat
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that may cause a sore, scratchy throat. The infection is usually transmitted by direct contact with the mucus or sores of someone else with strep.
- Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
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Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
When something goes wrong with the muscles that direct swallowing, it’s called dysphagia. Dysphagia can lead to food or other material entering the airways or lungs.
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- Tonsillitis
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection.
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- Vocal Cord Paralysis
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal cord paralysis is when one or both vocal cords doesn’t open or close correctly. It can range from a fairly mild to life-threatening condition. When one or both vocal cords are paralyzed, food or liquids can slip into the trachea and lungs.
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- Voice Disorders
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Voice Disorders
You may have a voice disorder if you have a problem with the qualities of your voice. These problems occur when your vocal cords don't vibrate normally.
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ARC Far West Medical Tower
6811 Austin Center Boulevard
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78731
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Amanda M. Ammerman, PA-C
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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Ages Seen: 1 - 99
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Kent Jones, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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Ages Seen: 0 - 99
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Alison G. Kartush, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossThyroid and ParathyroidNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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Ages Seen: 0 - 99
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Joseph M. Leary, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossThyroid and ParathyroidNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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Matthew M. Meigs, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
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4.6
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Ages Seen: 0 - 99
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ARC Medical Plaza Specialty
1401 Medical Parkway
Building B, Suites 200, 211, & 220
Cedar Park, TX 78613
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Achal R. Dhruva, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossThyroid and ParathyroidNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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ARC Round Rock
940 Hesters Crossing Road
Round Rock, TX 78681
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Kent Jones, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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Ages Seen: 0 - 99
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Gretta A. LaCouture, PA-C
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
Ages Seen: 0 - 99
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Palak B. Patel, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossThyroid and ParathyroidNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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ARC South 1st Specialty and Pediatrics
3816 South 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
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Jeremy (Scott) Sebastian, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossThyroid and ParathyroidNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
4.8
Accepting new patients
Ages Seen: 0 - 99
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John (Caleb) Simmons, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossThyroid and ParathyroidNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxHead and Neck CancerENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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Ages Seen: 0 - 99
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Brian D. Watabe, PA
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxENT Pediatric Care
4.8
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Ages Seen: 1 - 99