by Mark Richardson | Nov 5, 2024 | Larynx
PRACTICAL ESSENTIALS: This growth is benign, similar to a wart and occurs mainly in the larynx. It is rare and usually effects children. EPIDEMIOLOGY: There are over 2000 new cases per year in America with an age predominance of 7 and again between the age of 20...
by Mark Richardson | Sep 19, 2024 | Larynx
TREATMENT Laryngeal cancer is always treated and treatment is divided into either curative or palliative. The principles of treatment are the following, to decrease disease, to preserve function, to increase survival and to minimize side effects with decrease...
by Mark Richardson | Sep 19, 2024 | Larynx
PRESENTATION The presentation of laryngeal cancer is determined by the size of the tumour and the location. It is divided into local, regional and systemic presentation symptoms. The systemic ones would be weight loss and weakness. The regional ones...
by Mark Richardson | Sep 19, 2024 | Larynx
ANATOMY The larynx is made up of three sections. The glottis which is has the vocal cords. The supraglottis including the epiglottis and the sub-glottis which attaches to the trachea. It is made up predominantly of cartilage. PATHAPHYSIOLOGY The larynx is a dynamic...
by Mark Richardson | Aug 20, 2024 | General
In this blog I will be covering the following frequently asked questions: Tips for preventing ear disease in children. The link between sinus and overall well-being and, Voice care for professionals. How to prevent ear disease in children? Preventing ear...
