Laryngeal Cancer Risks

Question 1

what are some risk factors for developing laryngeal cancer ?

Answer 1

HPV
excess alcohol
exposure to,. sun, asbestos,industrial carcinogens, marijuana, radiation, oral hygiene

Question 2

____in the thorat or having a ___throat is considered what?

____patches, ____voice, _____greater than ___weeks is considered what?

Answer 2

lump or sore throat ( pharyngeal )

red,white patches, change in voice, hoarness greater than 2 weeks is considered laryngeal

Question 3

what are some other common clinical manifestations ?

Answer 3

ear pain
ringing in ears
swelling or lump in neck
constant cough
cough up blood
sweling in jaw

Question 4

what are late signs for laryngeal cancer?

Answer 4

unintentional weight loss
difficulty chewing, swallowing, moving tongue, jaw breathing
air way obstruction ( patical or full )

Question 5

what are some things to promote health for these patients?

Answer 5

avoid smoking and alcohol
good oral hygiene
safe sex to prevent hpv