I often experience heartburn, a sore throat, and discomfort in my throat; could this be laryngopharyngeal reflux? What are the signs of this condition? (Khang Ngo, 45, Lam Dong)

Hearing loss often progresses subtly, with unclear signs such as difficulty hearing soft sounds and frequently needing to increase volume more than usual.

Na, 14, suffered recurrent rhinosinusitis, and her family's attempt to treat it by dripping garlic juice into her nose caused mucosal burns.

Ms. Hoa, 33, experienced prolonged hoarseness and shortness of breath when speaking, which doctors diagnosed as a vocal cord polyp.

I experience recurrent sore throats, and antibiotics quickly alleviate my symptoms. Can antibiotics provide a complete cure for pharyngitis, and what steps can I take to prevent its recurrence? (Le Na, 29, Dong Thap)