Laryngitis & Laryngeal Cancer Flashcards
(48 cards)
What is a presenting symptoms with laryngitis?
hoarseness
What is a presenting symptoms with laryngitis?
hoarseness
What is the timeline of acute laryngitis?
What is the timeline for chronic laryngitis?
> 2 wks
What does laryngitis usually follow?
URI
What is the etiology of most laryngitis?
VIRAL
What are the bacteria responsible for some acute laryngitis?
m cat. h flu, s pneumo
What is the treatment for acute laryngitis?
voice rest, hydration, humidifer, ABX only if bacterial
How long does acute laryngitis take to heal?
1 wk
What are some red flags for risk factors of malignant cause of chronic laryngitis?
smoker, ETOH, severe/persistent cough, hemoptysis, wt loss
What is a rare cause of abscess on larynx?
s. aureus
How do you dx a fungal chronic larygnitis?
laryngoscopy/biopsy
What is the rule for laryngitis >2 wks?
must inspect throat
What can occur with chronic irritation of vocal cords?
polyps and nodules
How do you tx polyps and nodules?
polyps removed, nodules tx with voice habit changes
What is functional dysphonia?
talking a lot, no lesion, teachers get this –> chronic laryngitis
What are some neuro causes of chronic laryngitis?
ALS, MS, MG, parkinson’s
What are the three locations of laryngeal cancer?
supraglottis, glottis, subglottis
What is the most common location for laryngeal cancer?
glottis
Who usually gets laryngeal cancer?
men >55
What are 85-95% of laryngeal cancers?
squamous cell carcinoma
How does laryngeal cancer present?
hoarseness, airway obstruction, dysphagia, odynophagia, otalgia, muffled voice, stridor, neck mass
How does laryngeal cancer present?
hoarseness, airway obstruction, dysphagia, odynophagia, otalgia, muffled voice, stridor, neck mass
What is the timeline of acute laryngitis?
