Jasleen.KaurDepartment of ENT, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India.Lakshit.KumarDepartment of ENT, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India.Mukta.PujaniDepartment of Pathology, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India.Dysphagia...
Voice changes or hoarseness Frequent use of tobacco or alcohol increases your risk of laryngeal cancer. Your doctor may diagnose laryngeal cancer with a physical exam, biopsy, and/or imaging scan. After diagnosis, your doctor will check to see if the cancer has spread, or metastasized, to oth...
Voice changes such as gurgling and hoarseness Loss of appetite or weight lossHow is aspiration pneumonia diagnosed?It is common to aspirate but not know it. Your healthcare provider may diagnose aspiration pneumonia if you have symptoms and a history of swallowing problems. Your provider will ask...
Cough, hoarseness, or changes in your voice Trouble swallowing or breathing Neck or throat painHow is thyroid cancer diagnosed?Blood tests will show the levels of hormones made by your thyroid gland. They will also show the levels of hormones that stimulate your thyroid. An x-ray, ultrasound...
Dealing with laryngitis? Find out what it is, its symptoms, and how to treat it with this comprehensive guide. Get your voice back in no time!
Hoarseness or change in voice Belching Sore throat or feeling like there’s a lump in your throat Choking episodes, especially while asleep If you think you might be experiencing silent reflux, talk to your healthcare provider. They may refer you to an ear, nose, and throat specialist for...
As the nerve innervates a number of organs, damage to the vagus nerve leads to a variety of problems. Some of them are abnormalities inbloodpressure and heart rate, gastrointestinal problems, hoarseness of voice, difficulty swallowing, etc. ...
The stroboscopy test uses a rapidly flashing light to examine the voice-box (larynx) and the vocal cords. It is a quick procedure that helps in the diagnosis of the underlying problems that may be causing voice issues, such ashoarseness. Our vocal cords, which are responsible for voice pro...
How can you teach with a mask on? Expert tips on protecting your voice and picking a good mask for teaching!
A small portion of the thyroid gland is left during the surgery. This portion is near the trachea, parathyroid glands (glands that produce the calcium-regulating hormone called parathormone), and the recurrent laryngeal nerve (a nerve that supplies the larynx, helps with speech). This helps ...