S+LT Flashcards
1
Q
what should you rule out in someone with recent dysphonia
A
viral infection laryngopharyngeal reflux asthma thyroid allergy hormonal lifestyle trauma stress
2
Q
how long would you wait to refer someone with a hoarse voice to ENT
A
3 weeks
3
Q
list benign causes of dysphonia
A
structural abnormalities - laryngeal web, trauma RLN paralysis endocrine neoplasms behavioural
4
Q
differentials for sudden dys/aphonia
A
trauma infection CVA intubation psychogenic acute allergic
5
Q
differentials for slow dys/aphonia
A
degenerative neurological disease muscle tension dysphonia vocal abuse and misuse organic disease laryngopharyngeal reflux chronic allergies
6
Q
are laryngectomy and tracheostomy the same thing
A
NO!
laryngectomy is permanent loss of the voice box, the trachea opens through the neck to the outside world
tracheostomy is usually temporary, still have a larynx
7
Q
options for speech post laryngectomy
A
electrolarynx
oesophageal voicing
speech valve
tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis
