A+P Of diseases of throat

Question 1

What are the common diseases of the throat?

Answer 1

 Snoring
 Laryngitis
 Tonsillitis
 Tracheostomy

 Laryngectomy

Question 2

What are the areas of the throat?

Answer 2

 Neck
 Oral Cavity

 Pharynx
 Larynx

Question 3

What is the anterior triangle made up of?

Answer 3

 SCM
 Midline
 Border of mandible

Question 4

What is the posterior triangle made up of?

Answer 4

 Trapezius
 Clavicle

 SCM

Question 5

How many levels are there in the neck?

Answer 5

I-VI

Question 6

Are there further subdivisions in the neck?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What re the levels in the neck useful for?

Answer 7

Description

Question 8

What are the levels a tool for?

Answer 8

 Largely surgical / pathological tool

Question 9

What are the 17 areas of the Buccal Cavity?

Answer 9

Upper lip 
Superior labial frenulum 
Glossopalatine arch 
Pharyngopalatine arch 
Palatine tonsil 
Hard palate and transverse palatine folds 
Soft palate 
Uvula 
Faucets 
Tongue 
Lingual frenulum 
Teeth 
Gingivae
Sublingual and submandibular salivary duct orifices 
Inferior labial frenulum 
Lower lip.

Question 10

What are the 3 main areas of the pharynx?

Answer 10

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynxpharynx

Question 11

What cranial nerves affect the throat?

Answer 11

Trigeminal
Facial
Vagus
Hypoglossal
Glossopharyngeal

Question 12

What is the throat involved in?

Answer 12

 Swallowing
 Respiration
 Voice
 Taste
 Middle ear Ventilation

Question 13

What are the three stages of swallowing?

Answer 13

 Oral
 Pharyngeal

 Oesophageal

Question 14

What are the normal findings of the physiology in the oral cavity?

Answer 14

 Pink, moist lips
 Tongue midline, adequate movement
 No lesions
 Tongue, gums, buccal mucosa are pink, moist, smooth
 No bleeding
 Smooth, white teeth, no dental caries
 Soft palate and uvula rise when patient says, “ah”
 Uvula is midline
 No swelling, exudate, or lesions
 Gag reflex is present

Question 15

What are the abnormal findings of the physiology in the oral cavity?

Answer 15

 Lesions, growths
 Dry, cracked lips
 Vesicles or blisters
 Red, tender, inflamed tongue, gums, buccal mucos
 Thrush
 Coating on tongue
 Bleeding gums
 Posterior pharynx is red with white patches
 Tonsils and uvula are red and swollen
 Hoarse voice
 Grayish membrane covering tonsils, uvula, soft palate

Question 16

What can cause throat disease?

Answer 16

 Alcohol use
 Tobacco use
 Drug use
 Sexual practices
 Work/home environment
 Hobbies/leisure activities
 Stress

Question 17

What impacts snoring?

Answer 17

 Sleep Apnea
 Epworth Sleepliness Scale

Question 18

What is the cause of laryngitis?

Answer 18

 Chemical
 Infection
 Mechanical