Upper Airway Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of hoarseness?
A
acute viral laryngitis
2
Q
what is the second most common cause of hoarseness?
A
chronic gastic reflux
3
Q
When would you refer a patient to an ENT for hoarseness?
A
if the patient has had hoarseness for longer than 2-3 weeks
4
Q
What causes vocal nodules and what’s the treatment?
A
caused by vocal abuse and treated with speech therapy
5
Q
what is the cause of vocal fold cyst?
A
usually result of previous surgery
6
Q
What is Reinke’s edema?
A
old ladies who smoke develop superficial lamina propr.
7
Q
how do you work up an immobile vocal fold?
A
CT scan of base of skull through aortic arch with contrast
8
Q
What is laryngopharyngeal reflux?
A
acids reach the larynx , oral cavity, and lungs rather than going back into the stomach
