Laryngeal cancer, also known as laryngeal carcinoma, is a type of cancer that affects the voice box. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are major risk factors. Symptoms include coughing up blood, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment involves removing the cancer to prevent it from spreading, which may include surgery or radiation therapy. In advanced […]
Laryngeal cancer, also known as laryngeal carcinoma, is a type of cancer that affects the larynx or voice box. Risk factors include smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Symptoms include persistent sore throat, coughing up blood, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment involves removing the cancer to prevent it from spreading, which may include surgery or radiation therapy. […]
Damage to the laryngeal nerves can cause breathing and speaking difficulties. Causes include trauma, infection, tumors, and surgical complications. Diagnosis is made through imaging and endoscopy. Recovery is possible, but severe damage may require surgery and voice therapy. The upper and lower laryngeal nerves in the throat control the movement and function of the larynx, […]
Laryngeal paralysis affects animals, particularly dogs and horses, and humans. It refers to the paralysis of the muscles in the larynx that cause breathing problems. In animals, it can lead to suffocation if not treated, while in humans, it is often caused by tumors or postoperative conditions. Understanding the anatomy of the larynx is important […]
Laryngeal papilloma is a rare viral infection that causes wart-like growths in the throat and larynx, mainly in children. Symptoms include hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and a nagging cough. Treatment involves antiviral medication and surgery, with laser surgery being the preferred method. Recurrence is common, and there is no known cure. Laryngeal papilloma is a viral […]
Laryngeal cancer symptoms vary depending on the location of the tumor, but may include ear and throat pain, neck lumps, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, bad breath, coughing up blood, and hoarseness. Diagnosis involves physical exams, laryngoscopy, CT/MRI scans, and biopsies. Glottis is the most common location for the cancer. The specific symptoms of laryngeal cancer, […]
