Quiz #15 Flashcards
1
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Malignant Vocal Cord Lesion
A
A mass of cancerous cells on the vocal cords. Cased by smoking.
2
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Vocal Nodule
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Hard, white bilateral growths caused by vocal abuse.
3
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Laryngitis
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Inflammatory thickening of vocal cords causes by vocal abuse
4
Q
Inhalation injury
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Burns on laryngeal tissue caused by breathing in hot fumes
5
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Allergies
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Vocal cord irritation, swelling caused by allergens
6
Q
Candida
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A fungal infection of larynx
7
Q
Gender Identity Dysphonia
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A desired change in pitch due to psychological reasons
8
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
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When one vocal cord will not move because of nerve injury
9
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Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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A condition due to stress, especially in the larynx
10
Q
Percentage of adults that have a chronic vocal condition
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3%
