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• Sore throat

  Find out what can cause a sore throat, how you can soothe it and when to get medical advice.

• Tonsillitis

  Find out about tonsillitis, which is when the tonsils at the sides of your throat become swollen due to a viral or bacterial infection.

• Colds, coughs and ear infections in children

  Read about symptoms of colds, sore throats, coughs and ear infections in babies and children under 5 – how to treat them and when to see a doctor.

• Diphtheria

  Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin.

• Help and support for laryngeal cancer

  Find out where to get help and support for laryngeal cancer from your specialist team and charities like the Throat Cancer Foundation and Macmillan.

• Chlorhexidine: antiseptic and disinfectant for mouth ulcers, throat infections and skin infections

  NHS medicines information on chlorhexidine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can use it.

• Heartburn and acid reflux

  Find out more about heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux).

• Benzydamine: a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to treat sore throats, mouth ulcers and teething

  NHS medicines information on benzydamine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it

• Side effects of chlorhexidine

  NHS medicines information on side effects of chlorhexidine and what you can do to cope.

• Symptoms of laryngeal cancer

  Find out about the symptoms of laryngeal cancer. The main symptoms are a horse voice that does not go away, a lump or swelling in your neck, and pain when swallowing.