ENT in Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju, Korea

A few days ago, I started feeling a sharp pain in my throat, and it hurt a lot every time I swallowed. So, I went to the hospital. At first, I thought it was just a simple cold, but as time went on, it didn't get better, and my voice began to get hoarse, so I decided to visit an ENT clinic. After checking in and explaining my symptoms, the doctor suggested doing a laryngoscopy. I was a bit nervous at first hearing the word 'endoscopy,' but the procedure didn't take as long as I expected. After spraying a numbing spray in my nose, a thin endoscope was inserted to check inside my throat. There was a slight feeling of foreignness, but it was bearable. The examination only took a few minutes, so it was less stressful than I anticipated. The result showed laryngitis. The doctor explained that my vocal cords were swollen and inflamed, which caused the throat pain and the changes in my voice that I was experiencing. Fortunately, it wasn't serious, but I was advised that overusing my voice or eating spicy foods could delay my recovery. I was also told to drink plenty of water, rest enough, and avoid alcohol and smoking. The prescribed medications included antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, stomach medications, and cough suppressants, and I was instructed to take them three times a day after meals. There seemed to be quite a few types of medications, but the doctor explained the purpose of each one, so I felt comfortable taking them. After starting the medication, about a day later, the pain when swallowing decreased a bit, and the next day, I started to feel my voice recovering slowly. I'm not completely healed yet, but I can definitely feel that I'm getting better. Going through this experience made me realize again how important throat health is. Usually, I would just think that a minor sore throat would get better soon and ignore it, but I learned that it's important to get checked out and receive proper treatment for laryngitis early on. Especially for those who use their voice a lot or talk frequently, I think it's advisable to visit a clinic before the symptoms worsen. The hospital staff were kind and conducted the examination and consultation with care, and the laryngoscopy was less burdensome than I thought, so I was able to undergo it more comfortably than I worried about. If you're experiencing persistent throat pain, hoarseness, or difficulty swallowing, I recommend not brushing it off as just a simple cold, and getting an accurate diagnosis from an ENT. I'm also planning to diligently take the prescribed medications until they're finished and allow my throat to rest to ensure a complete recovery. Thanks to this experience, I feel that I won't take any subtle signals from my throat lightly in the future and that I need to get checked out early to manage my health well.

I visited because I had a cold. They checked my nose and throat, and Dr. Baek Seung-hyuk took good care of me. He also prescribed five days’ worth of medication and kindly guided me through everything from check-in to payment, so I was able to receive treatment without any inconvenience.

I came in because my throat was uncomfortable. Thanks to the doctor's explanation and the medication they prescribed, I feel much better. I'm satisfied.