Dr Ronald Chin’s Take On Vocal Fold Nodules
Vocal fold nodules are the thickening or callus formation on the vocal folds. It’s commonly seen in children, professional speakers, singers, and teachers. It’s more common in women than men.
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Vocal fold nodules are the thickening or callus formation on the vocal folds. It’s commonly seen in children, professional speakers, singers, and teachers. It’s more common in women than men.
People with certain types of HPV can develop papillomatosis. The disorder causes small, noncancerous tumors to form inside your vocal box and larynx.
In this disorder, the benign fluids collect on the vocal folds. This is most common for male adults. It’s mostly unilateral, but it can also be bilateral.
Chronic Laryngitis is the inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa lasting more than 2 weeks. This is most common among elderly men and smokers.
Acute Laryngitis is the inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa lasting less than 2 weeks.
The larynx is located centrally in the neck and lies between the oropharynx and trachea.
Laryngology is the study of the larynx or the voice box. Apart from producing voice, another key function of the larynx is the protection of the lungs from food and fluid entry.
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy is a process that involves the incision of the lacrimal sac accessed lateral to the nasal middle turbinate.
Epistaxis is the bleeding from the nose.
Chronic rhinosinusitis is the inflammation of the paranasal sinus lasting for more than 12 weeks. Chronic rhinosinusitis can be classified in 3 ways.
● Chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps
● Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis
● Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Chronic rhinosinusitis occurs in both children and adults but is most common in middle-aged adults.
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