Larynx Flashcards
WHat is the Tx of Traumatic Granuloma?
Steroids/Reflux control to reverse
Granulation tissue => fibrosis => Surgery
Waht are the traits of Vocal cord nodules?
Symmetrical
Non-surgical mgt
Voice Thx
Calluses from rubbing together
What is a vocl cord polyp?
Caused by inflammatory process in vocal cord
What are the traits of Laryngeal CA?
Curable
SMOKERS w/ new onset hoarseness
Tx focus on Laryngeal preservation
What are the traits of Vocal Fold edema?
Small swelling to Polypoid corditis from edema
What are the traits of Polypoid Corditis?
Smokers + Acid reflux + talkative
Tx is Surgery
What are the traits of Reflux Laryngitis?
Common
Sx: Dysphonia, dysphagia, globus, clearing throat, cough
Lack sensation of reflux
Tx is Education + PPI
What are the traits of Childhood Dysphonia?
Child with smoker’s voice
Reinke’s edema, Reflux, nodules
Speech Tx and reflux control => voice back to acceptable
What are the traits of Laryngomalacia?
Benign insp stridor in NB
1st -2nd mon of life
Grow with time
What are the traits of Vocal cord dysfunction?
Insp stridor, cough variant asthma, exercise ind asthma
Ext Irritants can trigger
Can see on flow vol loops
What is the Tx of Vocal Cord Dysfunction?
Control of irritants
Speech Thx
Reassurance
What are the traits of Vocal cord paralysis?
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Unilat: Hoarse
Bilat: Voice is fine, Can’t breathe!
