Hoarseness Flashcards
1
Q
investigation of hoarseness
A
flexible nasal endoscopy (FNE)
2
Q
what are laryngeal papillomas
A
benign lesions in the larynx commonly caused by HPV
3
Q
management of laryngeal papillomas
A
surgical excision / debulking to avoid airway obstruction
4
Q
what is reflux laryngitis
A
acid reflux causes inflammation of the larynx – hoarseness
- FNE will show erythematous larynx
- tx with PPI
5
Q
what causes vocal cord nodules
A
chronic phono trauma (vocal abuse)
6
Q
difference between vocal cord nodules and vocal cord polyps
A
nodules = bilateral polyps = unilateral
7
Q
presentation of muscle tension dysphonia
A
hoarseness towards end of day / after prolonged use
8
Q
what is laryngitis
A
inflammation of the vocal cords, typically follows respiratory tract infection
