In some people the stomach acid or the stomach contents may come up into the throat and/or gullet connecting the throat to the stomach. This may occur at any time day or night, but is most common after meals and when lying down. Symptoms include recurrent coughing, sore throat, heartburn or indigestion, excessive mucus or post nasal drip, an unpleasant …
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20th October 2016What is grommet surgery?A grommet is a small, plastic tube that sits in the eardrum. It allows air to pass in and out of the ear. This helps to stop the production of fluid that causes glue ear. Why do I need this operation? Grommets are often inserted for a condition called glue ear. Glue ear is when there is …
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