Case Studies

Personal stories from people who experienced various throat conditions and how they dealt with them. These accounts cover infections, surgical procedures, phobias and unexpected throat problems.

I Developed a Goitre: A Case Study

A man's fitness milestone takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a mysterious throat lump and fears the worst.

I Got a Fish Bone Stuck in My Throat: A Case Study

A second-year student's birthday dinner turned into a medical emergency when a fish bone lodged in her throat at a Bristol restaurant.

I Got Thrush in My Throat: A Case Study

How a week of antibiotics left one woman with a severe throat infection and what she learned about her immune system.

I Had a Tooth Out and Lost My Sense of Taste: A Case Study

A man's taste disappeared after having a wisdom tooth removed, and months later he's still trying to figure out why.

I Have a Phobia About Taking Pills: A Case Study

Helen struggles with pill phobia after her Type 2 diabetes diagnosis and discovers how anxiety about swallowing medication affects her treatment.

My Baby Was Born Tongue Tied: A Case Study

A mother discovers her newborn son's tongue tie was causing severe breastfeeding difficulties despite her previous experience nursing.

My Sore Throat Was Caused by Stomach Acid: A Case Study

How stomach acid reflux caused a singer's sore throat and hoarseness for years until she found out the real problem.

My Tonsils Had to Be Taken Out: Case Study

Iain's recurring tonsillitis was making university seem impossible, so he had his tonsils removed to get his life back on track.

Shingles Affected My Throat: A Case Study

How shingles affected a 72-year-old woman's throat and caused lasting complications including difficulty eating months later.

Snoring Nearly Ruined My Life: A Case Study

Chris's severe snoring threatened his relationship until he discovered the real problem was sleep apnea, not just his weight.

The Role of an ENT Specialist

ENT specialists treat hearing loss, ear infections, throat disorders and balance problems that your GP can't handle.