Laryngology

Laryngology is a part of medication that manages issues, maladies, and wounds of the larynx, which is known as the voice box. Laryngologists treat the issue of the larynx, including illnesses that influence the voice, gulping, or upper aviation route. The larynx, or voice box, manages the crossing point of the respiratory and stomach related tracts, and it houses the vocal ropes. In this manner, it controls vocal creation, gulping, and relaxing. Laryngology is the exploration and treatment of disarranges of the larynx which includes: Airway disorders, Swallowing disorders, Voice care, Laryngological Disorders. Clutters of the larynx for the most part lead to vocal brokenness, trouble gulping, or relaxing. They can be brought about by:

Cancerous or Non-Cancerous Lesions

  • Polyps, nodules, and cysts
  • Enlarged or swollen veins in the esophagus
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Salivary gland cancer
  • Neuroendocrine cancers

Neurological Disorders

  • Vocal fold paralysis
  • Stroke
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Spasmodic dysphonia

Trauma

  • Vocal fold fixation
  • Airway stenosis, usually from endotracheal intubation

Medical Illness

  • Reflux
  • Diverticulitis
  • Allergies

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