hoarseness, dysphagia and airway obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
if voice is breathy must examine
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cranial nerves - look for evidence of weakness in 9,10,11
2
Q
3 likely signs of acute onset vocal changes
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URTI
vocal abuse
reflux symptoms
3
Q
investigating hoarseness and changes in voice for 2-4 weeks
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refer,
nasolarygoscopy
4
Q
benign bilateral nodules at mid point of the vocal fold are
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vocal cord nodules - benign
rest
5
Q
difficulty initiating a swallow suggests
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oropharyngeal dysphasia
6
Q
halitosis suggests
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zenker’s diverticulum
7
Q
how do you diagnose zenker’s diverticulum
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barium swallow
8
Q
stertor is
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noisy breathing like snoring -
oral cavity obstrcution
9
Q
3 ways to obstruct upper airway
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subglottic stenosis
laryngeal papillomas
epiglottitis/supraglottitis
