Swallowing Problems in Adults: Exercises and Dysphagia Care in London & Essex “Why does food feel as though it is sticking in my throat?” and “Are there exercises I can do to improve my swallowing?” are common questions from adults experiencing swallowing difficulties. For patients across London, East London, Brentwood and Essex, the important first step is understanding why swallowing has changed . Exercises can be helpful for some forms of dysphagia, but the right exercise depends on which part of the swallowing mechanism is affected. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon , assesses adults with throat, voice and swallowing symptoms and works alongside speech and language therapy and other specialities where required. The NHS advises that dysphagia should be medically assessed because treatment depends on its cause and severity. What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. You might notice problems swallowing food, liquids, tablets or even s...
Why Does My Child Hear Ringing or Buzzing in Their Ears? Tinnitus in Children Explained Your child suddenly says: “Mum, there is a ringing noise in my ear.” You listen. You cannot hear anything. They may describe a buzz, whistle, hum, hiss or perhaps something much more imaginative: “It sounds like bees.” “There is a fan inside my ear.” “I hear wind when the room is quiet.” For a parent, this can sound alarming. But children can experience tinnitus , just as adults can. Tinnitus means hearing a sound when there is no corresponding external sound producing it. The NHS describes tinnitus as hearing noises such as ringing, buzzing, whooshing, humming or hissing that do not come from an outside source. And importantly: Tinnitus does not automatically mean that something serious is wrong. Can children really get tinnitus? Yes. It is probably more common than many parents realise. Current NHS children's information from East Sussex reports research estimates suggest...